TomorrowSeeds - Buag Ngu Snake Gourd Seeds - 10+ Count - For 2025 Planting White Striped Green

Buag Ngu Snake Gourd is unique and serpent-like! Its dark green and white striped gourd is narrow, twisted, and elongated like a snake and has soft flesh similar to that of luffa gourds and the calabash gourds. Buag Ngu Snake Gourd grows up to 12" long from sweet-smelling lacy, white blossoms. Popular in the cuisines of India, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa this plant prefers hot climates. The tender flesh of this gourd is mild and subtly sweet, ideal for stir-frying, grilling, or adding to curries, soups, and stews. The shoots, tendrils, and leaves can be eaten as greens. Snake Gourd offers a delicate and subtly sweet flavor with a mild and refreshing taste, reminiscent of cucumber or zucchini. The vigorous vines produce a high yield, ensuring a generous harvest for culinary use oreven for decorative purposes with their impressive shape and color. Buag Ngu Snake Gourd is easy to grow, making it perfect for both experienced gardeners and beginners looking to experiment with something new.

Also Known As: Snake Melon, Snake Squash, Snake Cucumber, Chichinda, Padwal, Pudalangai, Serpent Gourd, Chinese Cucumber, Turiya, Padavalanga, Pathakaya, Pakupis, Snake Tomato, Baup Ngu, Pudalankaai, Paduvalakaayi.

Plant Name: Snake Gourd, Buag Ngu
Latin Name: Trichosanthes cucumerina
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 120
Plant Height: 14 -18 Feet
Spread: 5 - 9 Feet
Growth Habit: Vining
USDA Zones: 3-12
Lifespan: Annual, Perennial 9-12
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2025
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.