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Lagenaria siceraria Lelenca is a striking and attractive ornamental gourd, known for its well-proportioned, medium-sized bottle shape. This variety is ideal for gardeners, hobbyists, and crafters looking for a decorative and versatile plant for vertical farming, drying, or craft projects.
Lelenca is distinguished by its light green fruits with lighter spots, which make a graceful addition to the garden, pergola, or creative projects. Its compact size makes this gourd ideal for smaller gardens or patios.
The fruits of Lagenaria siceraria Lelenca are 20–25 cm in size, light green, and subtly spotted. This gives the gourd an elegant and decorative appearance. The plant itself grows very vigorously, with sturdy tendrils that easily cling to pergolas, trellises, or fences.
This gourd is not suitable for consumption, but the fruits retain their shape excellently after drying, making them perfect for handicrafts, crafts, and creative applications.
Perfect for pergolas, trellises and fences, where the vines quickly gain height and the fruits are clearly visible.
Cultivation in height produces straight, elegant fruits, while cultivation in the ground produces interesting, natural shapes.
Mature fruits can be dried and stored for years, ideal for decorative uses, crafts and art projects.
The well-proportioned shape of Lelenca makes this variety particularly suitable for creative and educational projects.
Lelenca is ideal for educational vegetable gardens, where children and adults can learn about plant shapes and growth.
The emphasis is on decoration, craftsmanship and ornamental value, making it an excellent choice for creative gardeners.
Lagenaria siceraria Lelenca grows best in warm, well-drained soil and needs sufficient space to develop its tendrils and fruits optimally.
Fruit shape: medium bottle
Fruit size: 20–25 cm
Fruit color: light green with lighter spots
Maturation time: approximately 110 days
Location: full sun
Soil: well-drained, humus-rich
Water requirements: water regularly, especially during warm periods
Height cultivation: produces straight fruits
Soil cultivation: produces interesting natural shapes
Uses: vertical cultivation, drying, decoration, handicraft, crafts
Growing advice: Sowing seeds from late April or direct sowing from early May yields the best results. Each plant needs approximately 2–3 square meters of space. Lelenca grows vigorously, so adequate support and space are essential for an optimal harvest.
Medium-sized, well-proportioned bottle gourd, 20–25 cm
Light green fruits with subtle spots for maximum ornamental value
Strong climbing plant for pergolas, fences and trellises
Ideal for drying: fruits remain good for years
Multifunctional: decoration, crafts, education and garden projects
Easy to grow in warm, well-drained soil
Creates a visually appealing and unique garden experience
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