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Lagenaria siceraria Marenka

Lagenaria siceraria Marenka

Dark green, with knobby, elongated club-shaped fruits, very decorative.

Unit

seed
Graduated prices
From 50 seeds for 0,130 per seed
From 100 seeds for 0,120 per seed
From 500 seeds for 0,098 per seed
From 1000 seeds for 0,082 per seed
Total amount (seed)
Total incl. VAT: 7,87Total (excl. VAT): 6,50

Description

Lagenaria siceraria – Marenka: knobby and decorative long gourds

Lagenaria siceraria Marenka is a striking and decorative gourd, known for its dark green color and characteristic knobbly growth. The elongated, club-shaped fruits make this variety a real eye-catcher for gardens, pergolas, and creative projects.

Marenka is ideal for gardeners and hobbyists looking for a decorative, multifunctional gourd for vertical growing, drying, or craft use.


Unique features of Marenka

The fruits of Lagenaria siceraria Marenka are elongated, club-shaped and dark green with decorative tubercles, making them perfect for drying and long-term decorative applications.

The plant itself grows luxuriantly and vigorously, with sturdy tendrils that easily cling to pergolas, fences, or trellises. Cultivation from above produces straight, elegant fruits, while cultivation in the ground creates interesting and natural shapes.

This gourd is not intended for consumption, but retains its shape excellently after drying, making it ideal for crafts, arts and crafts and creative projects.


Versatile applications in garden and creative projects

Vertical farming

  • Perfect for pergolas, trellises and fences, where the long tendrils and graceful fruits really come into their own.

  • Altitude cultivation produces straight, elegant fruits, while soil cultivation produces unique natural shapes.

Drying and craft

  • Mature fruits can be dried and stored for years, ideal for decorative uses, crafts and creative projects.

  • The knobs and elongated shape make Marenka particularly suitable for artistic applications.

Educational and garden projects

  • This variety is excellent for educational vegetable gardens, where children and adults learn about plant forms, growth vigor and decorative uses.

  • The emphasis is on decoration, craftsmanship and ornamental value.


Characteristics and cultivation information

Lagenaria siceraria Marenka grows best in warm, well-drained soil and needs sufficient space for the tendrils and fruits to fully develop.

Important cultivation characteristics

  • Fruit shape: club-shaped, elongated, dark green with tubercles

  • Maturation time: approximately 130 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 onwards produces the best results. Each plant needs at least 2–3 square meters of space for optimal growth. Marenka grows very quickly, so adequate support and space are essential for a successful harvest.


Why choose Marenka?

  • Elongated, club-shaped fruits with dark green color and tubercles

  • Decorative gourd for drying and craft applications

  • Vigorous, lush climbing plant for pergolas, fences and trellises

  • Ideal for long-lasting decoration: fruits remain good for years

  • Multifunctional: decoration, crafts, education and garden projects

  • Easy to grow in warm, well-drained soil

  • Creates a visually impressive and unique garden experience

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Height

Creeping or tied up, climbing.

Article number

KAM009

Number of seeds per gram

About 6

Tips for sowing

Dark germinator. Optimal germination temperature is between 20°C and 27°C.

Delivered as

Normal seed.

Note

A constant, warm soil temperature is crucial for germination.

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