Speckled Swan Gourd Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In shorter growing seasons, start speckled swan 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 speckled swan gourd 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 skin of the gourd should feel extremely hard, too hard to pierce with a fingernail. Leaving the gourds on the vine until the stem and leaves of the gourd begin to wither and turn brown is also a good indication of ripeness. Cut off the gourd, leaving about 2" of stem. Wash it with a solution of soapy water, then let it cure in a dry place for several weeks in order to preserve it for decorative use. Underripe gourds work well for carving, but will start to rot several weeks after picking.
Seed Saving: When the gourds have fully matured, cure them in a warm dry place for 3-4 weeks to allow the swan plant seeds to ripen. Cut them in half to remove the pulp that contains the seeds. Rinse off the pulp, and put the seeds in a container of water; the good seeds will sink to the bottom. Spread the good seeds out on a flat surface to dry for about 2 weeks. 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 speckled swan gourd seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 180
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Will ALWAYS return for these
I love Everwilde seeds! They are always fresh and come up super fast. And they always have a high rate of germination. Highly recommend!!
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So very happy.
I was very happy to find these when other places only had them on backorder. 6 days after I ordered I had them delivered. Very happy about the fast service.
swan gourds
Great price and service.
Growing nicely so far!
These seeds germinated well, and are already putting out fruit before the other gourds and cucurbits I've planted. The speckled pattern shows up as soon as the gourds start to grow bigger.
I definitely plan to plant these next year.
Swan gourd
Very good seller great product for the price
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Do not know much now but excited to plant....
Nice Product
Ordered the speckled swan gourd for spring planting. They arrived on time and are well packaged.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In shorter growing seasons, start speckled swan 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 speckled swan gourd 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 skin of the gourd should feel extremely hard, too hard to pierce with a fingernail. Leaving the gourds on the vine until the stem and leaves of the gourd begin to wither and turn brown is also a good indication of ripeness. Cut off the gourd, leaving about 2" of stem. Wash it with a solution of soapy water, then let it cure in a dry place for several weeks in order to preserve it for decorative use. Underripe gourds work well for carving, but will start to rot several weeks after picking.
Seed Saving: When the gourds have fully matured, cure them in a warm dry place for 3-4 weeks to allow the swan plant seeds to ripen. Cut them in half to remove the pulp that contains the seeds. Rinse off the pulp, and put the seeds in a container of water; the good seeds will sink to the bottom. Spread the good seeds out on a flat surface to dry for about 2 weeks. 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 speckled swan gourd seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 180
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Reviews
Review
Will ALWAYS return for these
I love Everwilde seeds! They are always fresh and come up super fast. And they always have a high rate of germination. Highly recommend!!
Review images:
Review
Great service
Love this site !
Review
So very happy.
I was very happy to find these when other places only had them on backorder. 6 days after I ordered I had them delivered. Very happy about the fast service.
Review
swan gourds
Great price and service.
Review
Growing nicely so far!
These seeds germinated well, and are already putting out fruit before the other gourds and cucurbits I've planted. The speckled pattern shows up as soon as the gourds start to grow bigger.
I definitely plan to plant these next year.
Review
Swan gourd
Very good seller great product for the price
Review
Great service
Do not know much now but excited to plant....
Review
Nice Product
Ordered the speckled swan gourd for spring planting. They arrived on time and are well packaged.