10 Seeds Snake Gourd Lagenaria siceraria

Snake Gourd is a vigorous tropical vine grown for its long, slender, pale green fruit that can reach impressive lengths when left to mature on the trellis. Also known as serpent gourd, it produces distinctive curling fruits and large white flowers that add a striking edible and ornamental element to warm-season gardens. The young tender fruits are a staple in many Asian and Indian kitchens, valued for their mild flavor and crisp texture. They are commonly sliced, stuffed, stir-fried, or added to curries and soups, and are best harvested while still young and tender before the rind hardens. As a fast-growing climber, snake gourd performs best on a sturdy trellis or fence, where the developing fruits hang straight and remain clean and easy to harvest. Plants thrive in full sun with consistent moisture and well-drained, fertile soil, and they reward gardeners with abundant yields through the warm season.
Species: Lagenaria siceraria
Type: Annual vine
Plant Habit: Climbing, vining
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moisture-retentive
Days to Harvest: 60-75 days
Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85F
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks earlier
Spacing: 12-24 inches apart along trellis
Notes: Provide a strong trellis for straight fruit development