FREE: 20Fresh Bird House Seeds!

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Since gourds demand a long growing season,
they can be started indoors 4 weeks prior to planting outdoors.
Gourd seeds should be planted in individual containers, such as peat pots,
since the roots will not tolerate disturbance during transplanting.


planting:

Select a sunny, well-drained site. Prepare soils thoroughly by adding organic matter,
such as compost, composted manure or peat moss.
Fertilizer and lime applications are best .
Plant seeds or transplants singly 2 feet apart in the row, with rows 5 feet apart;
or in hills (thinned to 2 plants),
4 to 5 feet apart with rows 7 feet apart.
Gourds are vigorous growers and will readily adapt to a trellis, fence,
or arbor for support.
a very sturdy support is essential to keep all developing fruit off the ground.
Fruit will form areas of discoloration if allowed to come in contact with the ground.


pest:


There are several serious pests of gourds.
Insect pests include the squash bug, squash vine borer,
cucumber beetle and aphids.


Gourds are ready for harvest when the stems dry and turn brown.
It is best to harvest gourds before frost.
Mature gourds that have a hardened shell will survive a light frost,
but less developed gourds will be damaged.

Gourds should be cut from the vine with a few inches of the stem attached.
Take care not to bruise the gourds during harvest,
as this increases the likelihood of decay during the curing process.
Discard any fruit that is rotten, bruised or immature.
After harvesting, gourds should be cleaned with soapand water, dried,
and rubbing alcohol applied to the surface.
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