Lagenaria siceraria Bottle gourd (Cucurbitaceae)

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Lagenaria siceraria
Bottle gourd
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The Lagenaria siceraria plant species is found in The original habitat is obscure, it is probably Asia or Africa. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bottle gourd. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. vulgaris.

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Latin Name:  Lagenaria siceraria
Common Name:  Bottle gourd
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Molina.)Standley.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse in a rich soil, putting 2 - 3 seeds in a pot and thinning to the strongest plant. Grow on fast and plant out as soon as possible after the last expected frosts, giving some protection until the plants are established and growing well. The seed germinates best at 25°c[86]. Soaking the seeds for 12 hours in warm water prior to sowing can hasten germination[86]. Discard any seeds that have not germinated after 10 days, the plants they produce will not be vigorous enough to succeed outdoors in Britain[86].

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