Lagenaria siceraria

Opo Squash

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Common Name:

Opo Squash

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Opo Squash (Lagenaria siceraria) - Description

Lagenaria siceraria (synonym Lagenaria vulgaris Ser.), opo squash or long melon is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe. For this reason, the calabash is widely known as the bottle gourd.

Opo Squash (Lagenaria siceraria) - Growth

Plant does well in full sun and will grow to about 10-15 ft. tall.

Opo Squash (Lagenaria siceraria) - Planting

To save space and for more perfect fruits, grown on a fence or trellis. For earlier harvest, start indoors in a well-lighted area 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow seeds in individual containers filled with seed-starting formula.