Asian Vegetable seeds mottled bottle gourd,Calabash,Lagenaria siceraria,melon, bu sao(15 seeds) by Kitchenseeds - Buy more than 1 pack vegetable seed to save on shipping charge .(15) seeds Asian Vegetable seeds mottled bottle gourd,Calabash,,melon, bu sao Multi branched vines. Easy to grow, this plant is virtually disease-free and insect resistant. The dark mottled green fruit grows to a size of 4"x18"and weighs up to 5 lbs., -Germination: 75% (tested) .Purity:95%. -Partly Shady.Needs Heat.Maturity: Approx. 70-75 days.Planting season: Late spring/early summer - Bottle and Calabash Gourds are excellent in meat soups or stir-fries. Young Luffas can be prepared just like zucchini. And while used in a variety of Chinese dishes -It is rich in, thiamin, vitamin C, zinc, iron and magnesium thus helping in improving overall health.