{"product_id":"argentina-snake-gourd-seeds-wp0463","title":"Argentina Snake Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eArgentina Snake Gourd Seeds - High Yielding, Easy to Grow, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Wide Adaptability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Argentina Snake Gourd is an early-maturing, high-yielding variety with vigorous growth. It offers flexibility in harvest — fruits can be picked when small and young, or left to reach a full length of 60 cm. In both stages, the fruit is tender, delicious, and of excellent quality. The variety also shows medium resistance to downy mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Early Maturing \u0026amp; High Yield: Short growing cycle with strong productivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dual Harvest Flexibility: Harvest as baby fruit or mature 60 cm gourd — both taste great.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Excellent Eating Quality: Delicate and flavorful flesh at any harvest stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Mildew Resistance: Medium resistance to downy mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Wide Adaptability: Grows in various soil types; tolerates drought but responds well to irrigation and fertilization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCultivation Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Seed Treatment: Soak seeds in 40°C hot water for 3 minutes with stirring. Then soak in clean water for 1 day, removing sticky coating. Crack the seed tip slightly, wrap in a moist towel, and place at 30°C for germination. Rinse daily. Sow when seeds just sprout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sowing: Place one sprouted seed per pot horizontally, cover with 1 cm fine soil. Cover with plastic film to keep warmth and moisture. Keep temperature at 25–30°C before emergence, then 25–30°C day \/ 18–20°C night after emergence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Transplanting: Transplant when seedlings have 3 leaves and 1 growing tip. Spacing: 60–80 cm between plants. Plant density: 1,000–1,200 plants per 667 m².\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Watering: Needs consistent moisture. Water about once a week during hot weather to prevent early aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Light \u0026amp; Soil: Prefers full sun, especially during fruiting. Adapts to most soils but performs best in fertile soil with ample organic base fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy Choose Argentina Snake Gourd?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Flexible Harvest: Pick young or fully mature — both stages offer great taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• High Yield Potential: Vigorous vines with good fruit set under proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Easy to Grow: Tolerant of drought and poor soil, though responsive to water and fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Reliable: Medium downy mildew resistance for steady production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BELLFARM","offers":[{"title":"1 Bag (10 Seeds)","offer_id":52073541107994,"sku":"WP-0463-choice","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/2106\/8058\/files\/8c4097ff24c3aecac12dbd29c1d31c95.jpg?v=1776046475","url":"https:\/\/timergarden.com\/products\/argentina-snake-gourd-seeds-wp0463","provider":"MUCIAKIE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}