2/10/20s – Calabash Gourd Seeds – Bottle Gourd – Organic Vegetable Seeds – Easy Grow Vine – Lagenaria Seeds – Lagenaria Siceraria(2 Seeds)

2/10/20s – Calabash Gourd Seeds – Bottle Gourd – Organic Vegetable Seeds – Easy Grow Vine – Lagenaria Seeds – Lagenaria Siceraria(2 Seeds)

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2/10/20s – Calabash Gourd Seeds – Bottle Gourd – Organic Vegetable Seeds – Easy Grow Vine – Lagenaria Seeds – Lagenaria Siceraria(2 Seeds)

2/10/20s – Calabash Gourd Seeds – Bottle Gourd – Organic Vegetable Seeds – Easy Grow Vine – Lagenaria Seeds – Lagenaria Siceraria(2 Seeds)

$2.99
Sale price  $2.99 Regular price 

😊 1 FULL PACK - 2/10/20 SEEDS😊Step-by-step guide on how to plant and germinate Calabash Gourd seeds (Lagenaria siceraria) successfully:🌱 Pre-Germination Preparation1. Soak the Seeds◾ Calabash gourd seeds have a hard outer shell.◾ Soak them in warm water for 24 hours to soften the seed coat and speed up germination.◾ Optionally, you can gently nick or file the edge of the seed before soaking (scarification).2. Choose the Right Time◾ Best sown in late spring to early summer when soil temperature is 70ndash 85deg F (21ndash 29deg C).◾ They are frost-sensitivemdash only plant after the last frost date in your area.🌱 Germination1. Indoor Sowing (Recommended for early start)◾ Use biodegradable pots (like peat pots) since gourds dislike root disturbance.◾ Fill with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix.◾ Plant seeds about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.◾ Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.◾ Maintain warmthmdash 75ndash 85deg F (24ndash 29deg C).◾ Germination takes 7ndash 20 days.2. Direct Outdoor Sowing (After frost)◾ Sow 2ndash 3 seeds per hole, about 1 inch deep.◾ Space holes 3ndash 4 feet (90ndash 120 cm) apart in rows 6ndash 8 feet (180ndash 240 cm) apart.◾ Thin to the strongest seedling once they sprout.🌱 Growing Conditions◾ Sunlight: Full sun (6ndash 8+ hours daily).◾ Soil: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0ndash 7.0).◾ Watering: Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Deep watering is best.◾ Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) or compost once plants are established.◾ Support: Provide a strong trellis, fence, or arbor. Fruits are heavy and vines grow vigorously.🌱 Care Harvest◾ Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.◾ Watch for pests like aphids and squash bugs.◾ Calabash gourds are usually harvested when fruits are still green and tender (for eating), or left to fully mature and dry on the vine (for crafts/containers).◾ Mature gourds take 90ndash 120 days to fully ripen and harden.✅ Quick Tips for Success◾ Start indoors in cooler climates to extend the growing season.◾ Donrsquo t transplant roughlymdash gourds are sensitive to root disturbance.◾ Train vines early to climb supports for better air circulation and straighter fruits.

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