Giant Bottle Gourd Seeds 5pcs Lagenaria Siceraria Pumpkin Vine Organic Vegetables Fresh Premium Plants Seeds for Planting Garden Outdoor

1. Days to Germination: 5-12. Days To Harvest: 90-110 days. Planting Depth: ½ - 1 inch. Sow inside from 4-6 weeks before the last frost in good quality moist compost at 2 seeds per pot. 2. Ensure seeds are maintained at 70-85F during germination to avoid rotting. Transplant outdoors in garden when soil is warm. 3. Gourds have climbing vines and should be provided with support to keep them off the ground. Plants will produce better if supported off the ground. Add mulch after planting out to prevent soil from drying out. Worth Knowing: The annual, very decorative climbing plant is fast growing and - provided with the right climbing support - reaches a length of 3 to 5 metres. It produces broad, heart-shaped leaves with large, white bell-like flowers. Grown calabashes have a 4 to 6 mm thick rind becoming very hard and waterproof. Musical instruments, bird cages, vases etc. are made from the fruits. They are also used for artistic poker works in South Africa.