Lagenaria siceraria – Calabash Mixture Large: versatile ornamental pumpkin for garden and creative projects

Lagenaria siceraria Calabash Mixture Large is a striking annual climber known for its large, decorative butternut squashes in various shapes and sizes. This variety is ideal for gardeners, hobbyists, and crafters looking for a multifunctional plant: suitable for vertical cultivation on pergolas, fences, or trellises, culinary applications, and creative craft projects.

The Calabash Mixture Large is distinguished by its diverse fruit shapes, ranging from long bottle shapes to round pumpkins, adding a playful and decorative element to the garden or balcony.

Unique features of Calabash Mixture Large

The fruits of Lagenaria siceraria Calabash Mixture Large are large and variable in shape, with a smooth to slightly textured surface. They can be harvested fresh or dried: young fruits are edible and suitable for various dishes, while mature fruits, after drying, are perfect for decoration, crafts, or other projects, such as lamps, musical instruments, or birdhouses.

The plant itself is a fast grower with sturdy tendrils and broad leaves that easily cling to supports, forming a beautiful vertical wall.

Versatile applications in gardens and landscapes

Vertical farming

• Perfect for pergolas, trellises and fences, the vine quickly gains height and forms a green, decorative wall.

• The large and diverse fruits hang gracefully from the vines, creating an impressive visual effect.

Vegetable garden and culinary applications

• Young fruits are edible and can be used in soups, stews or other dishes.

• Ideal for educational vegetable gardens, where children or adults can learn about unique vegetables and their uses.

Decorative and craft projects

• Mature, dried fruits can be used for crafts, lamps, musical instruments, birdhouses, or other creative projects.

• The various shapes and large dimensions make Calabash Mixture Large very suitable for striking craft and decorative applications.

Characteristics and cultivation information

Lagenaria siceraria Calabash Mixture Large is an annual climber that grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. A sturdy support system is essential for optimal growth and fruit development.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Fruit shapes: various large bottle shapes and round pumpkins

• Fruit color: green when young, brown after drying

• Height: 2–4 meters climbing plant

• Location: full sun

• Soil: well-drained, humus-rich

• Water requirements: water regularly, especially during warm periods

• Flowering period: summer

• Uses: vertical farming, edible fruits, decoration, crafts, creative projects

The vines grow quickly, and the fruits develop best with sufficient sun and nutrients. Harvesting the fruits at the right time is crucial for culinary applications and drying them for crafts.

Why choose Calabash Mixture Large?

• Large and diverse bottle gourds for decoration and crafts

• Fast climbing plant for pergolas, fences and trellises

• Edible young fruits for culinary applications

• Multifunctional: decoration, crafts, education and vegetable garden

• Easy to grow in sunny, nutritious conditions

• Creates visually impressive and exotic gardens