Chinese Miniature Gourd

Cucurbita pepo | SKU: 1406A
$3.25 to $31.00
  • Organic
  • Acorn squash type gourd resembles small pumpkins
  • Fruits grow to 3 inches
  • Fruits weigh 4-5 ounces
  • 100 days

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(C. pepo) (aka Jack Be Little, Munchkin) From Ohio SSE member Ken Stoller. Small 3" fruits weigh 4-5 ounces. A type of acorn squash which is delicious roasted as miniature squash or used as long lasting holiday decorations. 100 days.

Direct Seed: 1" Deep

Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

Light: Full Sun

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12" diameter hills. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. In short season areas, grow from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises.