- Fascinating, vigorous climbers with ornamental fruit. Fruits make wonderful autumn decorations.
- Fruits make wonderful autumn decorations.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Gourd Ornamental Mixed Seeds
- Sow: April to June
- Flowering: September to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors 1.5cm (1/2") deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts) before planting out 90cm (3') apart, when frosts are over. Allow fruit to harden before picking, then dry.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors where they are to grow, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 90cm (3') between sowing positions. Sow two seeds on edge per position. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Thin out to leave strongest seedling per position. Water well until plants are established.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: Grow up a trellis or fence, or allow it to scramble over the ground. When fruits are dried, they can be varnished to preserved their colours.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 180cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 270cm
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Annual
- Pack Size: 25 Seeds
- Caution: Do Not Eat Fruits
