- Soak seeds overnight before planting helps germination rates.
- Sow in warmth (65 degrees +) ½- ¾ inch deep from 4 weeks prior to the last frost under cover. (18-22 days to germinate)
- Remove weaker seedlings, as they do not transplant well.
- Â When 3-4 inches high gradually acclimatise outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
- Site the plants in a warm sheltered position with good drainage, these will need full sun and warmth to thrive and sturdy support.
- Plant out at least 24apart and avoid feeding or the crop will be reduced. They will start slow and when established and with warmer weather will quickly accelerate.
- Keep moist throughout the summer and stop watering in autumn as fruits mature.
- Â In autumn, mature gourds will begin to turn brown and dry turning yellow/brown, feel light with the outside skin loose.
- Harvest remaining fruit before the first frost and mature in a warm well-ventilated position.
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