5 Giant Bushel Gourd Seeds

Giant Bushel Gourd Seeds(Lagenaria Siceraria) Try something different and grow an enormous gourd! Growing up to 100 pounds and 3-5 feet around, the huge ornamental fruit may be dried and hollowed out for lightweight autumn decoration. An enjoyable, creative project for the whole family, but not suitable for eating. Sowing: soak it in a bowl of water for 24 hours. Start the seeds 6 weeks before your last average frost date. Fill small pots with potting soil and plant one seed per pot about 1 inch deep. Water and keep them moist when the surface feels dry. Keep them in a warm place(warm to 70 degrees F.) After the danger of frost passes, move them outdoors. When you are ready to plant them in the ground, find a well drained area, and plant the seedlings 2 feet apart. Try to plant in the evening so the seedlings have the night in the dark to rebound before the sun shines on the water weekly with 1-2 inches of water. Mulch them with straw or leaves not touching the stems. Growing: Gourds