Dinosaur Gourd, Swan Gourd Maranka Gourd

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The Seed Savers Exchange -  Given to Seed Savers Exchange years ago by a Cherokee member from Louisiana. Traditionally used to decorate sweat lodges. Solid green gourds have curved necks and distinctive ridges, perfect for gourd-craft swans. Total length of 18-24" with an 8" bowl. Best when grown on a trellis.

Botanical Name Lagenaria siceraria

Characteristics

  • 125 days
  • Conventional
  • Curved neck gourds
  • Grow to 18-24 inches
  • Gourds have an 8 inch bowl

Instructions: 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, growth from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises.

Direct Seed: 1" Deep

Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

Light: Full Sun


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