Snake Gourd Starter Live Plants - 4 Seedlings

Snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), also called serpent gourd, rapid-growing vine of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), cultivated for its oddly shaped edible fruits. The snake gourd is native to southeastern Asia and Australia and is also grown in parts of tropical Africa. The whole fruit is eaten as a vegetable when young and can be dried and used as a soap. The leaves and shoots are also edible, and the pulp of mature fruits is sometimes eaten as a tomato substitute.

Plant Type: Vegetable
Fruit Size: 5-7"
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 90 Days
Growth Type: Spring
Seedling Spacing: Sow 24-36" apart in rows