Variegated colors and shapes are found in this selection of ornamental small gourds. These vines can grow to more than 10 feet long. Trellis this mixture to save space in smaller gardens. If you are interested in edible gourds, please try our Cucuzzi and Luffa gourds 80 days.

GOURDS

WHEN TO PLANT: early spring; requires 100 frost free days.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/2" deep

DISTANCE BETWEEN PLANTS (AFTER THINNING): 1 foot apart Distance Between Rows: 3 feet apart

RAISED BED PLANTING INFORMATION: After thinning, plants should be 2 feet apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: sandy, composted soil

NOTE: may be planted in hills. 3-6 plants per hill, six feet apart.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Excellent spring crop with high yields. Optimum soil temperature is 80 degrees. Plant March 15 to June 1.