Dipper Gourd Seeds - long necks

Dipper Gourd Seeds,12" long necks and bulbs with a diameter of 5-7" use as a container,bottles, or musical instruments.

• 1 oz - Approximately 840 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 3,360 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 13,440 Seeds

Large gourd with 12" long necks and 5-7" bulbs that can be used for crafts. Takes 120 days to mature. Annual. 60 days. 6-12" height. 5-6' spacing. Light/dark green gourds produced.
About Dipper Gourd: The origin of gourds is still debated. Early archaeological evidence points to Asia as the first to use gourds as containers, but other regions like Africa and Polynesia also had early uses for gourds. Recent research shows that North American gourds are almost as old as those in Asia, suggesting they were brought there by early settlers.
Dipper Gourd Germination: In shorter growing seasons, start gourd seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. To speed germination, soak the seeds overnight. Plant the seedlings outdoors in rich soil and
full sun after the last spring frost. For direct sowing, wait until the soil warms to 70 degrees F, then plant 5 seeds per hill, 1" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.
Growing Dipper Gourd Seeds: Keep the soil evenly moist. When the vines begin to develop, either provide a trellis or lay down mulch to keep the gourds from contact with the soil; too much soil contact can weaken the
shell, distort the shape, and cause rotting.
Harvesting Dipper Gourd: Late in the summer, the stem and leaves of the gourd will wither and turn brown; cut off the gourd, leaving about 2" of stem. Wash it with a solution of white vinegar and water to deter mold.
Place them in a warm, dry location on a screen so that every side of the gourd has good air circulation. If the gourd begins to rot and shrivel up, throw it away; surface mold is normal. Dipper gourds may take several weeks
or a month to dry, depending on the size. When completely dry, they will be extremely lightweight and the seeds will rattle inside.