Bushel Gourd Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In shorter growing seasons, start giant bushel basket gourd seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. To speed germination, soak the seeds overnight. Plant the seedlings outdoors in rich soil and full sun after the last spring frost. For direct sowing, wait until the soil warms to 70 degrees F, then plant 5 seeds per hill, 1" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.
Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist. When the vines begin to develop, either provide a trellis or lay down mulch to keep the gourds from contact with the soil; too much soil contact can weaken the shell, distort the shape, and cause rotting.
Harvesting: Late in the summer, the stem and leaves of the gourd will wither and turn brown; cut off the gourd, leaving about 2" of stem. Wash it with a solution of white vinegar water to deter mold. Place them in a warm, dry location on a screen so that every side of the gourd has good air circulation. If the gourd begins to rot and shrivel up, throw it away; surface mold is normal. Large gourds may take up to six months to dry - when completely dry, they will be extremely lightweight and the seeds will rattle inside.
Seed Saving: After the gourds have completely dried so that the seeds inside rattle, remove the seed by cutting open the gourd or drilling a hole in the shell. Spread out giant bushel basket gourd seeds to dry; when a seed will snap in two, it has dried sufficiently. If the seed only bends but will not break, further drying time is needed. Store the dry giant bushel basket gourd seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 100
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Great Packaging, Super Fast Shipping
I was astounded at how fast I received the packets of seeds. The packets are high quality resealable packets. Can't wait to start planting!
Bushel Gourd Seed
Dependable company to do business with. Shipped promptly. Would definitely purchase from Everwilde in the future
Can't wait!
My seeds came to me in Canada in just a week. Have not planted yet but soon. So pleased with prompt delivery!
FAST Service!
It is the dead of Winter here so I can't leave an full review but once it warms up I'll check germination on the seeds I've ordered. Fast shipping and delivery and the seeds look good and are packaged nicely.
Bushal gourd
Very qood value guick service
Bushal gourd
Excellent seller great product and great service
Fast delivery
The seeds arrived quicker than I expected. Will have to wait a bit to report on the seeds.
Many thanks
My seeds arrived within a few days after I ordered them. I am so happy for the fact that you have seeds that I had difficulty in obtaining. Very satisfied with the quantity and quality of the seeds, as well as the quality of the service. I will share my experience with other gardeners.
Can't wait for spring
My seeds arrived in record time. Packaging is wonderful and the seeds look healthy and viable. Can't wait for spring to give them a try.
Excellent
Never disappointed in any order that I make.
great germination
I have bough gourd seeds from other suppliers and had real bad luck with germination. These seeds are great!
Great looking seeds
Thank you for rushing my order. The seeds look great nice and healthy. I love the packaging!
Sue
About seed
GOOD PACKAGING, HEALTHY SEEDS ,SHIPPED PERFECT ON THE TIME.Thankyou so much. I am so happy.Thankyou again
Rapid response
The seeds came quickly after I ordered. Love the sealable package. Still waiting for sprouts.
Order
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this company! Love it! Speedy response hearing from my order and speedy delivery! Thank you!
Seeds
Very quick shipping! Can't wait to grow gourds.
came right away,
my seeds arrived right away, no long wait, now just can't wait for spring!! Will be making Everwilde one of my go-to places for seed.
Nice Product
Ordered the bushel gourd for spring planting. They arrived on time and are well packaged.
Fast, high quality. Thanks
Seeds are as good as ever
Seeds are as good as ever
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In shorter growing seasons, start giant bushel basket gourd seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. To speed germination, soak the seeds overnight. Plant the seedlings outdoors in rich soil and full sun after the last spring frost. For direct sowing, wait until the soil warms to 70 degrees F, then plant 5 seeds per hill, 1" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.
Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist. When the vines begin to develop, either provide a trellis or lay down mulch to keep the gourds from contact with the soil; too much soil contact can weaken the shell, distort the shape, and cause rotting.
Harvesting: Late in the summer, the stem and leaves of the gourd will wither and turn brown; cut off the gourd, leaving about 2" of stem. Wash it with a solution of white vinegar water to deter mold. Place them in a warm, dry location on a screen so that every side of the gourd has good air circulation. If the gourd begins to rot and shrivel up, throw it away; surface mold is normal. Large gourds may take up to six months to dry - when completely dry, they will be extremely lightweight and the seeds will rattle inside.
Seed Saving: After the gourds have completely dried so that the seeds inside rattle, remove the seed by cutting open the gourd or drilling a hole in the shell. Spread out giant bushel basket gourd seeds to dry; when a seed will snap in two, it has dried sufficiently. If the seed only bends but will not break, further drying time is needed. Store the dry giant bushel basket gourd seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 100
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Reviews
Review
Great Packaging, Super Fast Shipping
I was astounded at how fast I received the packets of seeds. The packets are high quality resealable packets. Can't wait to start planting!
Review
Bushel Gourd Seed
Dependable company to do business with. Shipped promptly. Would definitely purchase from Everwilde in the future
Review
Can't wait!
My seeds came to me in Canada in just a week. Have not planted yet but soon. So pleased with prompt delivery!
Review
FAST Service!
It is the dead of Winter here so I can't leave an full review but once it warms up I'll check germination on the seeds I've ordered. Fast shipping and delivery and the seeds look good and are packaged nicely.
Review
Bushal gourd
Very qood value guick service
Review
Bushal gourd
Excellent seller great product and great service
Review
Fast delivery
The seeds arrived quicker than I expected. Will have to wait a bit to report on the seeds.
Review
Many thanks
My seeds arrived within a few days after I ordered them. I am so happy for the fact that you have seeds that I had difficulty in obtaining. Very satisfied with the quantity and quality of the seeds, as well as the quality of the service. I will share my experience with other gardeners.
Review
Can't wait for spring
My seeds arrived in record time. Packaging is wonderful and the seeds look healthy and viable. Can't wait for spring to give them a try.
Review
Excellent
Never disappointed in any order that I make.
Review
great germination
I have bough gourd seeds from other suppliers and had real bad luck with germination. These seeds are great!
Review
Great looking seeds
Thank you for rushing my order. The seeds look great nice and healthy. I love the packaging!
Sue
Review
About seed
GOOD PACKAGING, HEALTHY SEEDS ,SHIPPED PERFECT ON THE TIME.Thankyou so much. I am so happy.Thankyou again
Review
Rapid response
The seeds came quickly after I ordered. Love the sealable package. Still waiting for sprouts.
Review
Order
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this company! Love it! Speedy response hearing from my order and speedy delivery! Thank you!
Review
Seeds
Very quick shipping! Can't wait to grow gourds.
Review
came right away,
my seeds arrived right away, no long wait, now just can't wait for spring!! Will be making Everwilde one of my go-to places for seed.
Review
Nice Product
Ordered the bushel gourd for spring planting. They arrived on time and are well packaged.
Review
Fast, high quality. Thanks
Review
Seeds are as good as ever
Seeds are as good as ever