Gourd Cobra – Unique Heirloom Variety – 6 Seeds | Edible Flowers | Non-GMO | Easy to Grow

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Price: 3.49

Add an exotic twist to your garden with the Cobra Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) – a striking, serpentine variety prized for its ornamental appeal and edible young fruits. These unique gourds resemble the hooded head of a cobra, making them a conversation-starting centerpiece in any garden. When harvested young, the fruits are edible and often used in soups, curries, and stir-fries in many cuisines around the world.

Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria

Common Name: Cobra Gourd, Bottle Gourd
Quantity: 6 Seeds
Plant Type: Annual Vine
Growth Habit: Vigorous climber with long vines
Zone: USDA 8–11 (can be grown annually in cooler zones)

Care Guide:

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

Sowing: Sow directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors

Germination Time: 7–14 days

Support: Use strong trellis or pergola for vertical growth

Harvest Time: 75–100 days after sowing (young for eating, mature for ornamental use)

Uses:

Harvest young for culinary use – delicious in soups, stews, and curries

Leave to mature for decorative crafts – excellent for drying, painting, or carving

Produces white edible flowers that are also used in cooking

Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators

Contains 6 seeds

Lagenaria siceraria