{"product_id":"217-pound-steve-connolly-bushel-gourd-seeds","title":"217 Pound Steve Connolly Bushel Gourd Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description pagecontent simple\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful round Bushel Gourd with great color! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description pagecontent simple\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description pagecontent simple\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenetics: \u003c\/strong\u003e414 x 414 Trombley \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description pagecontent simple\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach packet contains 3- seeds. \u003c\/strong\u003eP\u003cspan\u003eerfect for making crafts. Impress your neighbors by growing a giant gourd. Excellent choice for home gardens. \u003c\/span\u003eSeeds will ship directly from Steve Connolly.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushel Gourd Germination:  \u003c\/strong\u003eTo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e speed germination, soak the seeds overnight. Plant the seedlings outdoors in rich soil and full sun after the last spring frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor direct sowing, wait until the soil warms to 70 degrees F, then plant 5 seeds per hill, 1\" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Bushel Gourd Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist. When the vines begin to develop, either provide a trellis or lay down mulch to keep the gourds from contact with the soil; too much soil contact can weaken the shell, distort the shape, and cause rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Bushel Gourd:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate in the summer, the stem and leaves of the gourd will wither and turn brown; cut off the gourd, leaving about 2\" of stem. Wash it with a solution of white vinegar water to deter mold. Place them in a warm, dry location on a screen so that every side of the gourd has good air circulation. If the gourd begins to rot and shrivel up, throw it away; surface mold is normal. Large gourds may take up to six months to dry - when completely dry, they will be extremely lightweight, and the seeds will rattle inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wallace Organic Wonder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044796891216,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3039\/files\/10-2BGatTopsfield.jpg?v=1792542748","url":"https:\/\/wallacewow.com\/products\/217-pound-steve-connolly-bushel-gourd-seeds","provider":"Wallace Organic Wonder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}