Gourd Ten Commandments

An unusual gourd shaped like a crown with ten small finger like projections pointing inward towards the blossom end . Very ornamental with a great mixture of bright striped, mottled, multi-coloured fruits which grow up to 1 lb. Picked young, this variety can be used as a summer squash, but its main attraction is for winter / Xmas decoration.

Gourd Ten Commandments .An unusual gourd shaped like a crown with ten small finger like projections pointing inward towards the blossom end . Very ornamental with a great mixture of bright striped, mottled, multi-coloured fruits which grow up to 1 lb. Picked young, this variety can be used as a summer squash, but its main attraction is for winter / Xmas decoration. 95 days from germination.

Cultivation Advice Gourd Ten Commandments

Days to Germination: 3-10.

Days To Harvest: 95-100.

Planting Depth: ½ – 1 inch.

Spacing, Row: 6 foot.

Spacing, Plants: 6 foot.

Sow inside 4-6 weeks before the last frost in good quality moist compost at 2 seeds per pot.
Ensure seeds are maintained at 70-85F during germination to avoid rotting.
Transplant outdoors in garden when soil is warm.
Gourds have climbing vines and should be provided with support to keep them off the ground. Plants will produce better if supported off the ground.
Add mulch after planting out to prevent soil from drying out.
Plants grow 2 ft. tall and vines spread up to 10 ft.

Gourd Ten Commandments