Description

Ornamental Mixed Gourd Seeds 5355. Open Pollinated.

Approx. 10-11 seeds/pkt (5-7 seeds/gram)

A mixture of all time favourite gourd forms and colours. Plants average 15-30 cm in height.

How to Grow

Gourds are a hot weather crop. They need full sun and deep, rich, well drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Directly plant seed outdoors in late May to June 2.5 cm deep in hills 2.4 m apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors 3 weeks before the plant out date. They do not transplant well–use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. Protect mature fruits from frost and cold temperatures. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.