Grow Your Own Refreshing and Nutritious Gourds with Green Bottle Gourd Vegetable Seeds

• w seeds 1 inch deep in rows or hills. Space seeds 3 feet apart in rows 4-5 feet apart if planting in rows. For hills, plant 3-4 seeds per hill and thin to the strongest 1-2 plants per hill after germination.

Germination:

• Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.
• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period.

Transplanting:

• If starting indoors, sow seeds in biodegradable pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when the soil has warmed. Handle carefully to avoid disturbing the roots.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit development. Avoid waterlogging.
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Support: Provide trellises or other support structures for the vines to climb, which helps prevent fruit rot and improves air circulation.

Harvesting:

• Harvest bottle gourds when they reach the desired size and before the skin hardens. Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the fruit from the vine, leaving a short stem attached. For culinary uses, younger gourds are preferred for their tender texture.