Hard-shelled Gourd 'Extra Long'

This bottle gourd produces extra long fruits, 3-4 ft. in length and 6-9 Lb. in weight, with light green skin and white flesh. Plants are ...Read Morevery vigorous and grow very fast during the warm summer season. It is suggested to grow this variety along supports for getting the cylindrical bottle shaped gourds, although it can also be grown on the ground in open field. Young gourds are often harvested at about 2 ft. long stage for obtaining the best eating quality, while the fully matured/dried/hardened fruits, 3-4 ft. long, are used for making decorative items. An interesting variety for your backyard growing.