Gourd Ten Commandments

Description

Gourd Ten Commandments

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 

• 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.