(Lageneria siceraria) Parrot green, bottle-shaped fruit, from 1-2 ft. Extra long. Excellent taste. It won’t germinate below 50°F, so wait to direct sow until temperatures are at least 70°F. Plant two to three seeds per foot, 1/2” deep. Rows should be about 6’ apart. When transplanting, start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplant date.