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Gourd 'Guiro'

Lagenariasiceraria

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
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Species
siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Cucumis bicirrha
Cucumis lagenaria
Cucumis mairei
Cucurbita idolatrica
Cucurbita idololatrica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dunnellon, Florida

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alexgr1
Dunnellon, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2015 | positive

Famous gourd through the Major Antilles. Plant domesticated by local natives and used to make the famous instrument known as The Güiro.

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