Vegetable Description: These hour glass shaped gourds reach 10-12” at the bulb end and are perfect for making birdhouses! Tan shell becomes hard and glossy when ready for harvest. Average water requirements.

Vegetable Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria

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Vegetable Duration: Annual

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 150

Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 150

Vegetable Height: 6” to 12”

Vegetable Spacing: 5' to 6'

Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside after danger of last frost. Plant in hills of 2-3 plants per hill at 60”-72” apart, and 1“ below soil surface.

Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow gourds to dry on plants; then break them open, and collect seeds. Wear gloves to protect hands. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.