Organic Gourd Turks Turban

Plant produces high yields of 10″ bright orange squash type gourds with red, white, and dark green markings. Also known as the Mexican Hat.  Excellent for baking and stuffing or use as an ornamental.   (Soil Association certified organic)

 Cultivation advice Organic Gourd Turks Turban

• Days to Germination:  3-10 Days To Harvest: 100-120 days 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.