Short-Day Calabash Bottle Gourd Seeds (Bầu Hồ Lô Ngắn Ngày Hương Nông)

1. Product Information

• Product Name: Short-Day Calabash Bottle Gourd (Local Bottle Gourd)
• Brand: Huong Nong Seeds (Thanh Nong Seed Co., Ltd)
• Quantity: 10 seeds
• Origin: Vietnam

2. Crop Characteristics

• Appearance: Iconic "Hồ Lô" (calabash/bottle) shape with a smooth green skin.
• Cultivation Season: Can be grown year-round. Main seasons in Southern Vietnam include Winter-Spring and Summer-Autumn.
• Planting Methods & Spacing:
  • Trellis Climbing: Double rows spaced 4m apart; plants spaced 0.8–1m apart in the row.
  • Ground Sprawling: Double rows spaced 6m apart; plants spaced 0.8–1m apart in the row.
• Seed Rate: Approximately 70-80g per 1,000 m² for trellis climbing, or 60–70g for ground sprawling.

3. Technical Specifications & Cultivation

• Harvest Time: Early maturing; starts in 40–45 days after sowing.
• Quality Standards:
  • Purity: >= 98%
  • Germination Rate: >= 85%
  • Moisture Content: >= 10%
• Shelf Life: Valid until November 1, 2027 (as printed on the packaging).

4. Storage Instructions

• Store seeds in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and high-heat sources.
• Seed quality is only guaranteed when the original packaging remains intact.