Large Gourds

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Bushel
Large Gourd Seeds
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Large Bottle or Birdhouse
Large Gourd Seeds
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Speckled Swan
Large Gourd Seeds
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Large Gourds

  • About 100-140 seeds/oz.
  • Days to maturity are from transplant. Originated in tropical Africa.

Culture: Very long season: hardshell gourds must be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting after last frost. Use row covers and low tunnels to help maturity and reduce insect damage. To improve germination, sandpaper or clip off the radicle end and soak seed. Do not disturb the roots. Vines will grow slowly for a few weeks after transplanting. Once they take off, these rampant crawlers are noted for their enormous foliage, more velvety in texture than that of other cucurbits, and their large white almost luminous night-blooming flowers. Heavy feeders, they will take up huge amounts of garden space unless trellised.