Gourd TURK’S TURBAN Heirloom Huge Decorative Edible Non-GMO USA 12 Seeds!
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Climate | Varied Climates |
| Planting Time | 60-90 Days to Maturity |
| Common Name | Speckled Swan Gourd |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| MPN | MNS-CMPP |
| Soil Type | Top Soil |
| Brand | Mother Nature's Seeds |
| Season Of Interest | Spring |
| Type | Gourd Seeds |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Watering | Medium |
| Genus | Cucurbita maxima |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Open-Pollinating |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Ships in a Do Not Machine White Envelope - can take up to 10 working days. Purchase $10+ variety of items and we will ship in a padded envelope 3-5 day delivery.Gourd TURK’S TURBAN Large Decorative Decorative Non-GMO 12 Seeds Fresh, Pure Seed – No Fillers PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Turk's Turban Gourd Seeds Cucurbita maxima This heirloom is one of the most interesting gourds around! This gourd got its name from its similar appearance to a turban. The top of the gourd is striped with several colors while the bottom half is usually more muted and tame and sometimes 1-2 colors. Like all pumpkins, squash, and some gourds, this is edible and delicious in soups, stews, stir-fries, or left on display. Each Turban gourd will weigh between 3-5 pounds. These colorful gourds make for great accent pieces in fall displays and center pieces. A decorative and edible flattened gourd that is striped with scarlet, white, orange, cream, and green with a flavor similar to squash. This gourd is dual-purpose-can be used in cooking or as autumn decor! These colorful orange and green gourds reach 8" in diameter and store well for future meals or decorating projects. The origin of gourds has been a subject of debate for decades. Archaelogical findings seem to show that Asia first domesticated the gourd for use as a container, though Africa and several island nations such as Polynesia and New Zealand also have an early history of using gourds as fishing floats, bottles, or musical instruments. Recent research shows that North America's gourds are nearly as old as those of Asia, which seems to suggest that early peoples who settled in the New World brought gourds with them. FAST FACTS Latin Name: Cucurbita maximaType: Open Pollinated, Warm SeasonUSDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Planting Method: Direct SowSunlight: Full SunHeight: 12 InchesColor: Orange, GreenMatures: 100 days PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO GROW TURK'S TURBAN GOURDS Sowing: In shorter growing seasons, start Turk's Turban gourd seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. To speed germination, soak the seeds overnight and scarify. 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 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 seeds to ripen. Cut them in half to remove the pulp that contains the seeds. Rinse off the pulp, and put the Turk's Turban gourd 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 Turk's Turban gourd seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years. WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (we are just passing on what the Post Office charges us for tracking. See Shipping details to add this. Orders over $25 are shipped First Class PACKAGE with free Tracking. Free Wildflower Gift Pack on Orders over $10 Free Wildflower Gift Pack with orders over $10 purchased the same day (Gift Pack is at least 500mg - 50 seeds. Pure seed. Assorted. Non-GMO. Two Wildflower Gift Packs with orders over $25 in the same day. CUSTOMER SERVICE Leaving Feedback - eBay guidelines. We will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment! Please leave a positive for us! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! 30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy