Serpente De Sicilia Cucuzzi Gourd bottle gourd
Lagenaria siceraria 'Serpente De Sicilia Cucuzzi (Edible) Gourd'
USDA zones8 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Serpente De Sicilia Cucuzzi Gourd bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Serpente De Sicilia Cucuzzi Gourd) is a vegetable for food gardens, borders, and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The vine climbs to 240 to 358 inches tall, so give it a sturdy support. Its blooms attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Hungarian Wax Hot Pepper, Thai basil, and Bok choy.