Gourd Small Fancy Mix – Item #152

$2.39

Long vines produce brightly-colored hard-shelled gourds in many shapes and sizes. Plants are easy to grow and a fun project for kids. Dried gourds are perfect for autumn decorative displays.

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Additional information

Weight 2.5 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)

Spacing: 4″ (10cm)

Sprouts In: 7-14 days

Thinning: 10″ (25cm)

Plant in full sun or partial shade in rich soil. Start outdoors about two weeks after last spring frost, or indoors two weeks prior to last frost date. Feed monthly with side dressings of compost or vegetable fertilizer.

Harvest in late summer or fall when shells are thumbnail hard. Leave as much stem as possible and store in cool, dry area.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Height: 

Matures in: 85 days

Type: annual