Zucca Melon
(Lagenaria siceraria)
A rare and impressive heirloom gourd known for producing enormous fruits ranging from 30 to 100 pounds. These vigorous, sprawling vines require generous spacing—about 15 feet—to reach their full potential. When young, the tender fruits can be eaten or pickled; as they mature, they develop into a mild, almost tasteless “melon” traditionally used in cooking. Fully dried gourds are excellent for crafting, carving, or making musical instruments.
• Type: Heirloom gourd
• Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria
• Fruit Size: 30–100 lbs
• Days to Maturity: ~130
• Seeds per pack: ~10
• Growing Notes: Requires long, warm growing season and ample space. Harvest young for culinary use, or allow fruits to fully mature for drying and craft applications.
Zucca Melon
(Lagenaria siceraria)
A rare and impressive heirloom gourd known for producing enormous fruits ranging from 30 to 100 pounds. These vigorous, sprawling vines require generous spacing—about 15 feet—to reach their full potential. When young, the tender fruits can be eaten or pickled; as they mature, they develop into a mild, almost tasteless “melon” traditionally used in cooking. Fully dried gourds are excellent for crafting, carving, or making musical instruments.
• Type: Heirloom gourd
• Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria
• Fruit Size: 30–100 lbs
• Days to Maturity: ~130
• Seeds per pack: ~10
• Growing Notes: Requires long, warm growing season and ample space. Harvest young for culinary use, or allow fruits to fully mature for drying and craft applications.
