(Lagenaria siceraria) Light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35' vines. 95-110 days.
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DIRECT SEED
1" Deep |
SEEDS TO HILL
6-8 Seeds |
THIN
To 3-4 Plants |
LIGHT
Full Sun |
Green Thumb Tip
Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12" diameter hills. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. In short season areas, grow from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Grow on fences or sturdy trellises so necks remain straight.