Dinosaur Gourd, Swan Gourd Maranka Gourd
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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