{"id":4572791046259,"title":"Gourd Seeds - Apple Small","handle":"gourd-seeds-apple-large-2","description":"\u003cp\u003e \n\nApple Small (Pepo) gourds are easy to grow at home in the summer and come in high yields. The small apple-shaped gourds are dark green when fresh and dry to be brown. Seeds can be sown indoors or directly. Plant seeds or seedlings in hills 6” apart to account for tremendous plant growth. Seeds should be sown 1⁄2” deep in full sun in the spring. Plants grow to be 18-24” over 100-120 days. Harvest gourds when the stem has browned, or keep gourd on the stem to allow it to dry out fully. These gourds are great for decoration, crafting, and making birdhouses. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Apple Small Gourd Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita pepo\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepo\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70℉\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumber beetles\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green when fresh, and dry to be brown\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eApple Small Gourd Growth Habits:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nIf you have a longer summer, seed outdoors. You may need to start seeds indoors in northern climates. Gourds need to have plenty of space, and they also grow more successfully with some support. This is due to the fact their vines and fruit need proper ventilation. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eVarious Uses for Apple Small Gourd:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nApple Gourds are primarily used for decoration. These gourds are great for decoration, crafting, and making birdhouses. Their shape is perfect for a wide variety of crafts. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eApple Small Gourd Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nGourds are used primarily for decoration. So planting them in your garden can provide some mutual benefits to other crops. Plant alongside broccoli, dill, marigolds, and catnip to help these items out in your garden. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nApple Gourds are easy to grow, and are the perfect size for a variety of crafts. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cul\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 27,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 108,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","published_at":"2020-08-20T16:57:08-06:00","created_at":"2020-08-20T16:57:08-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["110-119 Days","Annual","Brown","Full Sun","Green","Heirloom","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Packet","Seeds","veg_gourd","Vegetable","Warmer","Yellow"],"price":249,"price_min":249,"price_max":5452,"available":false,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31987082231923,"title":"2 g Packet","option1":"2 g Packet","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"48969","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15059467436147,"product_id":4572791046259,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-08-20T17:03:24-06:00","updated_at":"2020-08-20T18:05:14-06:00","alt":"apple small gourd","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/gourd-apple-small-wm_1.jpg?v=1597968314","variant_ids":[31987082231923,31987082264691,31987082297459,31987082330227,31987082362995]},"available":false,"name":"Gourd Seeds - 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The small apple-shaped gourds are dark green when fresh and dry to be brown. Seeds can be sown indoors or directly. Plant seeds or seedlings in hills 6” apart to account for tremendous plant growth. Seeds should be sown 1⁄2” deep in full sun in the spring. Plants grow to be 18-24” over 100-120 days. Harvest gourds when the stem has browned, or keep gourd on the stem to allow it to dry out fully. These gourds are great for decoration, crafting, and making birdhouses. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e \n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Apple Small Gourd Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita pepo\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepo\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24”\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6’\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70℉\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucumber beetles\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green when fresh, and dry to be brown\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eApple Small Gourd Growth Habits:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nIf you have a longer summer, seed outdoors. You may need to start seeds indoors in northern climates. Gourds need to have plenty of space, and they also grow more successfully with some support. This is due to the fact their vines and fruit need proper ventilation. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eVarious Uses for Apple Small Gourd:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nApple Gourds are primarily used for decoration. These gourds are great for decoration, crafting, and making birdhouses. Their shape is perfect for a wide variety of crafts. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eApple Small Gourd Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nGourds are used primarily for decoration. So planting them in your garden can provide some mutual benefits to other crops. Plant alongside broccoli, dill, marigolds, and catnip to help these items out in your garden. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003e \n\nApple Gourds are easy to grow, and are the perfect size for a variety of crafts. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\n\u003cul\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 27,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 108,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e "}