Chinese Miniature Gourd

Cucurbita pepo | SKU: 1406A
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$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.

Learn to Grow Chinese Miniature Gourd

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.

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My young son and I have planted these for 5 years and have never been disappointed. They are prolific and so much fun to watch grow. They are great for fall decorating, crafts, and last well through Christmas. (Cut off the stems, stack, and paint white for snowmen ;)

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