Bushel Basket Gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, Seeds (30-50 lbs)
Bushel Basket Gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, Seeds This gourd grows from 30-50 lbs. and the fruit is dried to make large baskets and decorations. Crafters love its unusual shape. 125 days. Open Pollinated For thousands of years, gourds have been grown and used by many cultures as useful tools and utensils. Today we mostly think of gourds as decorations, birdhouses or containers. Growing Gourds: There are a few basic requirements that must be met before attempting to grow gourds of any kind with any real success. Gourds of all types require a lot of sun, water and a long spell of warm weather. Gourds need about 100 to 180 growing days in order to fully mature. They also need lots of room. They can either be trellised or left to run on the ground. Good soil is obviously a must for any plant to grow. Planting in Hills: One of the most popular methods for growing “any” plants from the vine family is to plant them in “hills”. To do this, dig a hole about a foot deep and two feet in diameter in an area where it will receive plenty of sun and water. Then fill the hole about 1/4 to 1/2 way with cow manure or some other form of compost. Next, cover the manure with about 3 or 4 inches of dirt and space from about 6 to a dozen seeds around the ‘hill’ and cover them up. As they grow, their roots go down into the manure and are thus self fertilizing. Once they are well started, say about 2 or 3 leaves each, thin down to the best 2 or 3 plants. With good sun and water, they will soon begin spreading their vines. Just beware, the vines will soon overtake a large area, so don’t place the “hills” too close together. It is not uncommon for the vines of the larger gourd species to easily reach 20-30 feet in length. Assume that a plant can handle and grow 2 good gourds each, so you could expect 20 gourds from 10 plants, depending on your local and length of growing season. Keep in mind that the more gourds per plant, the smaller they will be. Maintenance: Gourds need consistent watering, especially once fruit has set. You can feed by side dressing with organic matter or a balanced fertilizer when the vines start to blossom. Use caution when weeding, since gourds are shallow rooted. If pollinators are not abundant, you may have to pollinate by hand, by removing the male blossoms and dusting them onto the female blossoms. The female blossoms can be distinguished by the tiny immature fruit at the base of the flower. Harvesting Gourds: Gourds are ready for harvesting when the stems dry out and turn brown. Cut the gourds with a few inches of stem intact. Harvest all gourds before a hard frost. Immature gourds will not last long, but frost will ruin soft skin gourds entirely and even a light frost can alter the color of hard skin gourds and affect their ability to dry. Discard bruised and spoiled gourds. They will just begin to decay in storage. Curing Ornamental Gourds: Gourds need air to properly dry. Lots of air. So if you pick your gourds early, DON’T put them some place where they will not get good air flow, like in a cellar or a small room. Curing or drying ornamental gourds requires time. There is no shortcut. The outside of the gourd must dry completely and then it will take another several months for the inside of the gourd to dry and cure. Lagenaria gourds can take twice as long to dry as Cucurbita gourds. Start by cleaning the surface of the gourds with soapy water and allow them to air dry. You can wipe them with rubbing alcohol to further ensure the surface dries completely. Place in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight for about 1 week. The skin will begin to harden and change color. After a week, the outside of the gourd should be well dried. Move the gourds to a well-ventilated, dark area where they can remain for at least 6 months. Spread them in a single layer and be sure none of the gourds are touching each other. Allow for air flow under the gourds by placing them on a screen or vented surface. It may be easier to hang larger gourds for drying. Check your gourds every day or two and discard any that begin to decay, shrivel or get soft. If mold appears, see if you can wipe it off with a dry cloth or one dipped in bleach. If the gourd is still hard, it should be fine. Turn the fruit every couple of weeks, to dry evenly and prevent rotting. When the gourds become light and solidly hard and you can hear the seeds rattling inside when you shake them, they are ready for use. At this time you can carve, paint, wax, shellac or decorate your ornamental gourds any way you wish. Hard-shell gourds may still be rough or peeling and can be smoothed and polished up with steel wool or fine sandpaper They should last indefinitely. Letting Nature Dry Gourds: If the gourds are picked before maturing, then they are much more susceptible to rot. If you want to leave your gourds right in the field attached to the vines, they will dry on their own. Gourds will dry out in the weather just fine. No, it won’t hurt them to get wet from rain, nor will it hurt them to freeze. Yes, a hard freeze will kill the vines and leaves, but mature gourds will do just fine. Commercial growers don’t pick their gourds from the fields until they are fully dry. Sowing Bushel Basket Gourd Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 2-4 Hours Germination: Sow 1/2” to 1″ Deep, Keep Warm and moist (Not wet). Sow only after soil temperature has warmed up. About the same time you plant corn. Earlier indoors and transplant if you have a short growing season. Be sure to give Gourds plenty of room on the ground or train them up a trellis. 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Speckled Swan Gourd Seeds | Ornamental Squash Apple Dipper Bottle Bird Seed 2024
Speckled Swan Gourd is an extraordinary swan-shaped ornamental gourd with a unique white speckled pattern on dark green. Speckled Swan Gourds can weigh 5-15 lbs, growing 5-8″ wide at their base with a neck 12-16″ long. Use Speckled Swan Gourds to for an elegant Fall display, or craft project like a painted masterpiece, unique birdhouse, seasonal ornament, or to simply transform your home. These gourds offer a captivating and rare addition to your garden, home, or farmstand! Also Known As: Swan Neck Gourd, Goose Neck Gourd, Lagenaria Gourd, Goose Gourd, Calabash Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Long-Handled Dipper Gourd, Ornamental Gourd We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Gourd, Speckled Swan Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days to Harvest: 120 Germination Rate: 90% Test Date: 5/23 Growth Habit: Vining USDA Zones: 3-11 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Fungicide-Treated Seeds:*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2024 *Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. **Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Planting Instructions: Soil Preparation: To prepare soil, remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade the soil 8-12 inches deep and turn each shovel of soil over completely to cover the plant materials with soil. You may add fertilizer (see “Fertilizing” below) or 2-3 inches of organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay over the planting area at this point. Till to mix this organic material into the top 8-10 inches of soil. Make rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 3 feet apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage. Planting: Plant in the spring after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. To plant, make 1 inch deep holes spaced 4 feet apart in raised beds down the rows, then plant 1-2 seeds in each hole. Cover thinly with soil and water after planting. After the seeds come up and plants are 3-4 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Gourds will grow on vines which can then be trained over a trellis or sprawl on the ground. Planting Depth: 1 inch Within-Row Spacing: 4 feet Between-Row Spacing: 3-8 feet (can trellis or sprawl) Care During the Season: Watering: Water the plants enough to keep them from wilting. If the weather is really dry, squash plants should be watered at least once a week. Sandy soils need to be watered more often than heavy clay soils. Weeding: Keep plants as weed-free as possible. When plowing or hoeing do not dig deeper than 1 inch to prevent from cutting the feeder rooters which may slow the plant’s growth. Fertilizing: You may optionally add scatter 2-3 pounds of a complete fertilizer for each 100 square feet of garden area. Work into the soil and leave the surface smooth. For small gardens, use 2-3 tablespoons of fertilizer for each hill. Scatter the fertilizer evenly over a 2 foot by 2 foot area. work it into the top 2-3 inches of soil. When blooms first appear, you may optionally apply 2 tablespoons of fertilizer around each hill. Do not let fertilizer touch the plants. Water the plants after fertilizing. Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in controlling many diseases. Larvae of the Squash vine borer are usually found inside the stem and cannot be controlled once they are inside the stem. Sevin® and Thiodan® can control for squash bugs. Pyrethrin and rotenone can control for the cucumber beetle. Before using a pesticide, read the label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions. Diseases: Check the plants daily and if spots or mold appear, treat the plant with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, and other fungicides may be used. Please always follow label directions. Harvesting: Speckled Swan Gourd is ready when the rind is hardened and unable to be indented with a fingernail. The leaves and stem may be withered and fading to brown at this stage. Cut Speckled Swan Gourd from the vine. Old squash vines can be composted or worked in the soil well before the Spring planting season. Shipping Policy: We ship in 1 business day via USPS First Class Mail! Domestic Orders: FREE TRACKING and a special gift when you buy 4 or more items from our shop!Please use your PO Box address if you have one.Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from “TomorrowSeeds” with internal tracing.Always FREE domestic shipping! International Orders:Please use your PO Box address (or country equivalent) if you have one.Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from “Florence Ecnerolf” with internal tracing.For Tracked Orders, the maximum shipping charge you will pay is $18 USD. Per-item shipping rates will apply until your order’s total shipping charge reaches $18 USD. Then your shipping total at checkout should be automatically capped to $18 USD. 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20 + Big Long Stare Bottle Gourd Stars Seeds – Bầu sao lai F1- Non-GMO
Grow your own fresh and delicious vegetables with Mai’s Family Long Bottle Gourd Stars Seeds from Vietnam! These Non-GMO seeds will produce climbing vines with beautiful green gourds, perfect for outdoor gardens in the summer and spring. This fast-growing annual plant is easy to cultivate and requires medium watering and low to full sunlight. With its unique shape and size, it’s sure to stand out in any yard or garden. Get your hands on the Lagenaria seeds and start growing your own fresh produce today!
Birdhouse Gourd Seeds- Bầu Hồ Lô- HEIRLOOM NON-GMO
**Shipping Information** 1. For orders under $15, we use a mailing envelope (without a tracking number) with an estimated delivery time of 5-15 days. If you prefer a tracking number, you can choose either the $4 shipping for 3-5 days or the $60 expedited shipping service for 2-3 days during the checkout process. 2. Orders exceeding $15 are dispatched via USPS Ground (3-5 days) and include a tracking number at no additional shipping fee. Birdhouse Gourd Seeds Birdhouse gourd, also known as bottle gourd or calabash, is a unique gourd variety that has a hard shell and is often used for crafting and decoration. The gourd gets its name because it can be hollowed out and used as a birdhouse or nesting box for small birds. To grow birdhouse gourd from seeds, you can follow these steps: Start by selecting a sunny location in your garden with well-draining soil. Sow the seeds directly into the soil once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. Plant the seeds about 1 inch deep and space them about 6 feet apart. Water the seeds well and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about 7-10 days. Once the seedlings have grown to about 2-3 inches tall, thin them out so that each plant is spaced about 6-8 feet apart. Provide support for the plants to climb, such as a trellis or fence, as the vines can grow up to 20 feet long. Water the plants regularly, making sure to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize the plants every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. As the gourds begin to grow, support them with slings or nets to prevent them from falling and getting damaged. Harvest the gourds when they reach maturity, which usually takes about 120-150 days from planting. The gourds should be hard to the touch and have a uniform light tan color. Allow the gourds to dry out completely before using them for decoration or crafting. This can take several weeks or months, depending on the size of the gourds and the humidity levels in your area. By following these steps, you should be able to grow birdhouse gourds from seeds and enjoy their unique shape and versatility in your crafting and decorating projects.
Long Bottle Gourd Stars Seeds F1 – Viet Nam- Bầu sao lai F1- Non-GMO
Orders under $15 will be shipped by envelopes that don’t have a tracking number and takes 5-15 days. Orders over $15 will be shipped by USPS Frist have a tracking number and takes 3-5 days. Here are some general steps to grow bottle gourd seeds: Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. This can help to soften the seed coat and encourage germination. Choose a sunny location in your garden with well-draining soil. The soil should be fertile and rich in organic matter. Plant the seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil, with a spacing of about 6 feet between each plant. Water the seeds well and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about 7-10 days. Once the seedlings have grown to about 2-3 inches tall, thin them out so that each plant is spaced about 6-8 feet apart. Provide support for the plants to climb, such as a trellis or fence, as the vines can grow up to 20 feet long. Water the plants regularly, making sure to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize the plants every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest the bottle gourds when they reach maturity, which usually takes about 90-120 days from planting. The gourds should be firm to the touch and have a hard skin. By following these steps, you should be able to grow bottle gourd seeds successfully and enjoy a bountiful harvest.
20 x Big Long Bottle Gourd Stars Seeds – Bầu sao lai F1- Non-GMO
Grow your own fresh and delicious vegetables with Mai’s Family Long Bottle Gourd Stars Seeds from Vietnam! These Non-GMO seeds will produce climbing vines with beautiful green gourds, perfect for outdoor gardens in the summer and spring. This fast-growing annual plant is easy to cultivate and requires medium watering and low to full sunlight. With its unique shape and size, it’s sure to stand out in any yard or garden. Get your hands on the Lagenaria seeds and start growing your own fresh produce today!
Bushel Basket Gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, Seeds
There is no shortcut. Lagenaria gourds can take twice as long to dry as Cucurbita gourds. Sowing Bushel Basket Gourd Seeds This gourd grows from 30-50 lbs. and the fruit is dried to make large baskets and decorations.
