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2012 Annual Gourd Seeds
Gourd Seeds
Birdhouse
2.50G
Green hourglass-shaped fruits 8 - 10 inches long are decorative fresh and useful when made into birdhouses. Fun project for children. Or paint with funny faces.
Fourteen to 21 days for germination. 120 - 130 days to harvest. In full sun, sow 5 seeds over a hill 12 inches tall and 2 feet across with well drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside a fence or trellis. When plants are 6 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Gourds do not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Late to mature. When skin is hard, cut from vines. To make a birdhouse, spread out in a warm, airy place until thoroughly dry. Cut a hole for "door", shake out seeds, and hang outside. Best left natural for birdhouses.
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Gourd Seeds
Ornamental Mixture
Large & Small Fruited Types
3.00G
Annual. This selection of both large and small fruited annual gourd varieties are decorative and useful. Colorful small fruited types make ideal table decorations and if properly dried, will last indefinitely. Large fruited varieties are also included. Names are descriptive of their shapes and uses.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 90 - 130 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 3 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches high, thin to 3 plants in each hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Packet contains Crown of Thorns (S); Spoon (S); Pear Bi-Color (S); Flat Striped (S); Orange (S); Warted (S); White Apple (S); Dipper (L); Bottle (L); Powderhorn (L); and Italian Edible (L).
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Gourd Seeds
Apple
2.00G
Annual. Bearing 4 to 7 pound fruits, Apple Gourd is mottled dark green when fresh, and brown when dry. This early, hard, smooth-shelled gourd is perfect for decorating.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 110 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Gourds can then be waxed or painted.
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Gourd Seeds
Baby Bottle
1.50G
Annual. Baby Bottle Gourds are the miniature version of Bottle Gourd. They reach about 7 to 8 inches tall and yield gourds in a mixture of shapes and sizes. Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 125 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Gourd can then be waxed or painted.
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Gourd Seeds
Cave Man Club
2.50G
Annual. Cave Man Club Gourd is a fun addition to your gourd collection. With its curved neck, these dark green shiny fruits with knobby protrusions will grow up to 14 inches long. The necks will grow straight if supported.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 130 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Gourds can then be waxed or painted.
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Gourd
Seeds
Crown of Thorns
500MG
Annual. A uniquely shaped gourd that resembles a ten pointed crown. Will produce many beautiful colors that are orange, white, yellow, lime green or dark green and are striped or bicolor. Smooth and hard when mature with a long shelf life. Packet illustration is only a guide to contents.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 120 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.
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Gourd Seeds
Dipper
Long Handle
1.50G
Annual. The Long-Handle Dipper Gourd is fun to grow for the whole family. The "handle" will grow 12 inches or longer with the blossom end averaging 4.5 inches oval round making it perfect when used as a ladle.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 125 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Gourds can then be waxed or painted.
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Gourd Seeds
Nest Egg
2.00G
Annual. The Nest Egg Gourd is true to its name, strongly resembling a goose egg or hen's egg. These white, oblong, small gourds were traditionally used to place in the nest to trick hens. Will grow up to 2.5 inches in diameter.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 110 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Gourds can then be waxed or painted.
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Gourd Seeds
Snake
2.00G
Annual. Growing up to 4 feet long, this hard-shell gourd is fun to decorate to resemble a snake since it grows in unique twists and turns. The pale-green skin with creamy yellow flesh is usually eaten like a summer squash when 6 inches long.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 100 - 120 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Gourds can then be waxed or painted.
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Gourd Seeds
Swan
2.00G
Annual. With a shape resembling a swan, this gourd is very popular in gourd collections. The large crook-neck grows 14 to 18 inches long and the base grows to 6 inches. Very pretty painted like a swan.
Ten to 20 days for germination. 100 days to harvest. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well. Grows best in full sun.
Since they mature late, plant early in short season areas.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Gourds can then be waxed or painted.
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