Extra Long Handled Dipper Gourd

Lagenaria siceraria GOURD Long Handle Dipper Seeds per pack ~ 20 Germination: 87% Dec 2023  DISCOUNTED Origins and History The Extra Long Dipper Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) belongs to one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history, with archaeological evidence showing its use in Africa, Asia, and the Americas for thousands of years. This heirloom variety was traditionally valued not only for its edible young fruit but more notably for the dried mature gourds, which were hollowed and used as practical vessels. The “dipper” shape made them especially useful for scooping water, grain, or soup, a practice that gave the variety its name. Passed down through generations, the Extra Long Dipper Gourd reflects the ingenuity of early agricultural communities who grew plants with both nutritional and utilitarian purposes. Appearance and Characteristics As its name suggests, the Extra Long Dipper Gourd develops elongated, curving necks that can easily reach 2–3 feet in length. The base is bu