Gourd Fig Leaf (shark fin melon) prolific vegetable, all parts edible, grows to the size of a large watermelon. Long storage life. More productive in second and third year.
Sow early spring indoors until frost risk passes.
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General information:
Gourd
Annual vine, known in ancient times in the Americas and Europe, used as a vessel. Likes conditions similar to squash and pumpkin. Sow after frost.
3-4 seeds per gram
Gourd seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | All Year |
| Subtropic: | Aug-Jan |
| Mild: | Sep-Dec |
| Cold/Frost: | Oct-Nov |
| Plant space cm: | 90-120 |
| Row space cm: | 150 |
| Depth cm: | 2 |
| Best soil temp: | 20-30 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 10 |
| Rate per hectare: | 2kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 95-120 |
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restrictions for this seed.
W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Gourd seed count is 3-4 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
