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