Lauki (Bottle Gourd)

Bottle gourd, also known as Doodhi, Lauki, and Opo, is a versatile vegetable used similarly to zucchini, with a slightly sweeter flavor and firmer texture. This variety produces light green fruit, 1 to 1.5 feet long, and uniformly oval. Bottle gourd is a vigorous trailing or climbing plant with white flowers that open at night. Beneficial insects, especially bumblebees, are extremely attracted to the flowers. Just one thriving plant can grow over 12 ft, so it is essential to plant with a solid support and space to grow! Days to maturity: 55-75 Seeds per pack: 12 Germination rate: 70% on 1/29/2024 Planting / harvesting notes To start seeds, it is recommended to clip both ends of the outer seed coating with a nail clipper to quicken germination. Sow seeds placing the narrow end facing downwards into the soil. Keep soil temperature as warm as possible (ideally between 80-90 degrees F), and seeds should germinate within a week. Overnight temperatures should be steadily above 55 degrees F b