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Caveman’s Club Gourd · Bottle Gourd

Planting Schedule

Add Caveman’s Club Gourd to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 19th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 16th
Harvest BeginsOct 14th
Harvest EndsSep 21st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity120
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Give bottle gourds plenty of warmth and space; start them only when soil is reliably hot to avoid stunting and misshapen, thick-walled fruit.