Gourds , Hoargarth 'Small Gourd Mix'

Lagenaria siceraria curcurbita, Small Warted Pumpkin Shaped Fruit, Distinctive warty fruit on Intermediate bush plants that add texture and deep colour to Autumn Halloween displays. The hard-skinned warted fruit is like small pumpkin-shaped beauties at 6 to 7 inches wide x 5 inches tall, maturing wonderful dark green and orange warty combinations at full maturity, Narrow ‘handles’ are dark green (90 days). These are not generally edible because of the small size and hardness of the skin etc, but not harmful if you want to try them. Skins get very hard over time. Treat as a Semi-trailing small squash, can be trained on a fence line or similar. (UNTREATED), Seed Count Approx - 15 avg

SOWING - Squash will not germinate in cold soil & need a warm position. Planting should be delayed until the soil has warmed (or started in the greenhouse mid-March onward), Harvest when fruit has developed a deep vibrant colour or started to die down. Clean & place gourds in a dry place that will have good air circulation to prevent rotting.