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Lagenaria siceraria Speckled Apple

Lagenaria siceraria Speckled Apple

Dark green with light spots, apple-shaped, about 20 cm.

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 – Speckled Apple: graceful and striking gourd

Lagenaria siceraria Speckled Apple is a unique and ornamental gourd variety, known for its light green, speckled, apple-shaped fruits. This ornamental gourd combines vigorous growth, versatility, and aesthetic value, making it ideal for gardeners, hobbyists, and crafters seeking a unique gourd for vertical farming, drying, and creative projects.

The striking, spotted fruits make the Speckled Apple a real eye-catcher in the garden, on pergolas, fences, or creative decorations. This variety offers both ornamental value and practical applications, making it an excellent choice for crafts, arts and crafts, and educational projects.


Unique features of Speckled Apple

The fruits of Lagenaria siceraria Speckled Apple are light green with attractive dark spots and have a compact, apple-like shape. At approximately 20–25 cm long, these fruits are ideal for drying and long-term decorative use.

The plant grows luxuriantly and vigorously, with tendrils that easily cling to pergolas, fences, or trellises. Cultivation from above produces straight, graceful fruits, while cultivation from below produces interesting, natural shapes.

Speckled Apple is not intended for consumption, but retains its shape excellently after drying, making this variety ideal for crafts, arts and crafts projects.


Versatile applications in garden and creative projects

Vertical farming

  • Perfect for pergolas, trellises and fences, where the vines quickly gain height and the spotted, apple-shaped fruits are clearly visible.

  • Height cultivation produces straight and graceful fruits, while ground cultivation produces natural and interesting shapes.

Drying and craft

  • Mature fruits can be dried and stored for years, suitable for crafts, lamps, musical instruments or creative projects.

  • The compact, mottled form of the Speckled Apple makes this variety particularly suitable for artistic and educational applications.

Educational and garden projects

  • Speckled Apple is excellent for educational vegetable gardens, where children and adults learn about plant forms, growth strength and decorative uses.

  • The emphasis is on decoration, craftsmanship and ornamental value, making it an ideal choice for creative gardeners.


Characteristics and cultivation information

Lagenaria siceraria Speckled Apple grows best in warm, well-drained soil and needs sufficient space to develop its vines and fruits optimally.

Important cultivation characteristics

  • Fruit shape: apple-shaped

  • Fruit size: about 20–25 cm

  • Color: light green with decorative spots

  • Maturation time: approximately 120 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 requires approximately 3-4 square meters of space. Speckled Apple grows vigorously and quickly, so adequate support and space are essential for an optimal harvest.


Why choose Speckled Apple?

  • Apple-shaped, light green and spotted fruits of 20–25 cm, ideal for decoration and drying

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

  • Ideal for drying: fruits remain good for years

  • Multifunctional: decoration, crafts, education and creative projects

  • Easy to grow in warm, well-drained soil

  • Creates a visually appealing and unique garden experience

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Height

Creeping or tied up, climbing.

Article number

CHEESE001

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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