Gourd ‘Speckled Swan’ Seeds (Lagenaria siceraria)

Gourd ‘Speckled Swan’ is an ornamental bottle gourd known for its unique swan-like shape and attractive speckled skin. Perfect for autumn décor, craft projects, and garden displays, this fast-growing, hardy vine produces striking gourds that can be dried and used for decoration. Ideal for gardeners seeking both beauty and versatility.

What Makes It Special

• Unique swan-shaped gourds with speckled skin

• Excellent for ornamental use, crafts, and decoration

• Fast-growing, hardy, and visually striking

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lagenaria siceraria

• Annual vine

• Height: 2–3 m spread

• Fruit: Ornamental bottle-shaped gourds, speckled

Ideal For

• Autumn and harvest decorations

• Craft projects and ornamental displays

• Vining gardens or trellises

Sowing

• Sow indoors Mar–Apr or outdoors after last frost

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space plants 80–100 cm apart

• Harvest gourds 90–120 days after sowing, dry before use