Speckled Swan Gourd
Speckled Swan Gourd
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Lagenaria siceraria
120 days — The fruit of this gourd has a long neck that resembles the neck and head of a swan. They can either grow straight or curved downward. The skin is dark green with white speckles. Typically they are about twelve inches tall, six to eight inches in diameter at the base, and weigh about ten pounds when harvested. Great for crafting. Each packet contains three grams, which is approximately 18 seeds.
Planting Instructions: Choose a location that has warm, well-drained and fertile soil. Work in plenty of organic matter and mulch to conserve moisture, as gourds are heavy water consumers.
Sow directly in garden after threat of frost has passed. Seed will not germinate if soil is too cold. Sow one inch deep in hills or rows spaced 24 to 30 inches apart.
These plants are grown like winter squash and require a lot of space and a long season for the fruits to reach full size.
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