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Lagenaria siceraria unless stated otherwise. Grown like squash. Sow where plants are to grow after last frost, or start indoors 2-4 weeks beforehand and transplant carefully. Do not let seedlings become pot-bound in containers. Space the plants 18 inches apart. Trellising is suitable, especially with smaller-fruited varieties. Provide full sun, ample moisture, rich soil and a lot of heat. Pick after first frost and allow to dry indoors or in a dry location. 20 seeds per packet.
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Crown of Thorns
(C. pepo) The fruit of this gourd is shaped like a crown with ten small fingerlike projections pointing inward. This variety is sometimes called the ten commandments gourd. Very ornamental, the cream colored fruit grow to 1 lb. Picked young, this variety can be used as a summer squash, as it is the same species.
Item Code: GD118
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