10 Speckled Swan Gourd Seeds, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Genuine USA
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Brand | Sola Seed Company |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Watering | Medium |
| Genus | Lagenaria siceraria |
| Common Name | Gourd |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Heirloom |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Easy |
Test Speckled Swan Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Check out our other listings! Speckled Swan is an open-pollinated gourd variety that is fun to grow and excellent for use in arts and crafts when dried and hardened. Productive vines produce fruits that are long and elegant with an oval base bearing a goose neck with a head at the end. Fruit's can grow to a height of 12 inches with a base up to 8 inches across, and their skin is a deep green with creamy speckles. The shell becomes glossy and hard when dried. 120 days to maturity. Gourd Germination Guide Transplant or direct sow. If transplanting, start seeds indoors in cell trays or peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2 to 3 seeds per pot, thinning to the strongest plants once the seedlings have their first set of true leaves. Gourd seeds require soil temperatures above 70°F, so consider using a heating mat to provide the seeds necessary warmth to germinate. Transplant after last frost when outdoor soil temperatures rise above 70ºF. Space seedlings 36-48 inches apart, in rows 48-60 inches apart. If direct sowing, wait until after the last frost when soil temperatures are above 70°F. Sow seeds small hills, 2-3 seeds per hill. Space hills 36-48 inches apart, in rows 48-60 inches apart. Later, thin seeds to the strongest plants so you are left with one plant per hill. For Cucurbita gourds, harvest mature fruits before cold weather sets in. For Lagenaria gourds, harvest mature fruits in the fall after several freezes. Dry harvested gourds for 3-6 months in a moisture-free, well ventilated location. Take care not to let the gourds touch one another during drying, and check frequently for rot and mold. Mold can be wiped clean, but any rotted or soft gourds should be discarded. Drying is complete when the gourds feel light and hollow, and when the seeds can be heard rattling inside the gourd when shaken. Contact Us Don't hesitate to contact us via eBay messages if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We're always happy to hear from our customers, and we'll gladly assist you in any way we can. Shipping All orders are shipped for free via eBay Standard Envelope, which includes tracking. Disclaimer We do everything we can to ensure your seeds will arrive to you in the best condition possible. Unfortunately, accidents can happen once the seeds leave our care and are with the U.S. Postal Service. If you aren't 100% satisfied with the condition your seeds are in once they reach you, please contact us immediately and we'll do our best to correct the issue.