Description

Botanical Interests' Corsican Gourd Seeds (Lagenaria siceraria) produce versatile, hard-shelled gourds ideal for crafting. With 15'–30' vigorous vines, these frost-sensitive annuals yield 6″–10″ round gourds, 3½”–5″ deep, resembling a wheel of cheese. Once cured, these durable gourds can be painted, carved, or drilled for a wide variety of creative projects. They can be left natural or customized in any color you choose. Perfect for gardeners looking to grow unique decorative pieces or craft projects, Corsican gourds add a lasting, personal touch to your space.

11 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Days to Maturity: 140 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Native: Zimbabwe
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 15'–30' vines
Variety Information: Corsican is a lagenaria type gourd. Mature green gourds are 6″–10″ in diameter, and 3 ½”–5″ deep; the shape resembles a wheel of cheese.

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°F.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, recommended for areas with short growing seasons. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 days
Seed Depth: 1″
Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
Thinning: When several leaves, thin to 1 per mound

Growing Info:

Harvesting: Hard-shelled gourds should remain in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. Some gourd growers leave gourds in the garden during the winter, which adds to their characteristics for craft projects. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stem leading to gourd, leaving 1″–3″ of stem for a handle.