Vegetable Description: These unique club shaped gourds are edible when young (about 8” long) and great for crafts when more mature! 15-18” long with wrinkled knobby bulb end about 6” in diameter. Approximately 120 days to maturity. Has average water needs.

Vegetable Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria

Other Common Names: Caveman's Club, Maranka, Alligator

Vegetable Duration: Annual

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 125

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.