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Plant produces good yields of an assortment of large size winged, warted pears and other shaped gourds. The gourds are very colorful and make a spectacular display for arts and crafts project. Bulb size 2 1/2"or 3". Neck up to 12". Excellent for painting and making crafts.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Botanical Name | Lagenaria siceraria |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) |
Plant Spacing | 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Late Fall/Early Winter, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 90-100 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |