Speckled Swan - Gourd Seeds
The graceful swan necked gourds are perfect for displaying in your home. Their deep green color and speckles of light green around them make this squash stand out beautifully! These gourds weigh 3 pounds and are approximately 3 inches wide, 16 inches tall with their round base topped off by an elegant neck that has bulbous tip! 3g ~ 20 seeds
GROWING TIPS
Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-85 degrees. Transplant to the garden 2 to 3 weeks after your average last frost. Or, plant seeds directly in the garden 1-2 weeks after average last frost date. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill, thinning to a final 2-3 plants per hill. Gourds grow best in a warm site with full sun. Warm soil is essential to good seed germination and emergence. Using transplants can speed production.
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Days to Maturity: 105
Seed Depth: 1"
Days to Sprout: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 2-5'
Row Spacing: 6-10'
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 18-24"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No