Description
Annual
Height 10 – 15 Feet
Our gourds are a special selection of the oddest shapes and colors to please and attract everyone. A rapid growing climber that can be grown on a trellis or allowed to run in the garden.
SOWINGPlant seed outdoors in a sunny location after danger of frost is past or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Make a group of 3-5 seeds placed in a ring about 2 inches across; cover withinch of fine soil, well pressed down. Each ring of seeds is called a hill and hills should be spaced 6 to 8 feet apart each way.
THINNINGWhen plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin leaving 3 or 4 strongest plants in each hill.
GERMINATIONGerminates in 10 to 15 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.
REMARKSMay also be planted in rows 6-10 feet apart spacing plants 2-3 feet apart in the row. May also be planted among the corn. Cut from vines with pruning shears leaving 3 of stem. Allow fruits to remain on vine until fully mature. Gather before frost. Wax or shellac mature fruits for year round ornamentals and table decorations.
