Dipper Gourd Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In shorter growing seasons, start dipper gourd seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. To speed germination, soak the seeds overnight. Plant the seedlings outdoors in rich soil and full sun after the last spring frost. For direct sowing, wait until the soil warms to 70 degrees F, then plant 5 dipper gourd seeds per hill, 1" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.
Growing: Keep 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.
Harvesting: Late 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 and 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. Dipper gourds may take several weeks or a month to dry, depending on the size. When completely dry, they will be extremely lightweight and the seeds will rattle inside.
Seed Saving: After the gourds have completely dried so that the seeds inside rattle, remove the seed by cutting open the gourd or drilling a hole in the shell. Spread out the seeds to dry; when a seed will snap in two, it has dried sufficiently. If the seed only bends but will not break, further drying time is needed. Store the dry dipper gourd seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 180
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Great service
I was ask by an elderly ( older than me and I'm getting on up there) relative if I knew where they could get some pitcher gourds . Then I got schooled about their use and where the pump wells were and that's what they drank out of. It was great. I ordered seeds and they arrived very timely. With y'all's help we made an 88 year olds day . Thank you.
Dipper gourd seeds
I ordered my dipper gourd seeds and I didn't expect to get them so guick wow that was fast I planted them and they come up in six days wow that was super fast coming up. Really good seeds I will be ordering from them if need more, thanks Ever Wide Farms. Great service fast wow.
Happy Dippers
Purchase process very quick and efficient ... great delivery
Received
Got them fast. Now hope they grow!
swan gourds
Quick service good price.
Gourd seeds for fun
I purchased these dipper gourd seeds for a friend who is anxious to grow them next season. Memories of days long ago.
Dipper gourd
Excellent seller great product
Excellent
Never disappointed in any order that I make.
Take Them or Leave Them
Only about 40% of what I planted has sprouted. Wouldn't buy them again.
Good seeds
I was happy with the quality of my seeds so far . Mine sprouted exactly 1 week after planted . Now I can't wait to see our dipper gourds and how they turn out !
Dipper gourd seeds
My seeds arrived in a timely manner and most all of them germinated. No baby gourds yet, but vines are 10 ft long. Can't wait!
Dipper Gourd Seeds
I received my seeds and have them planted. Excitedly waiting for them to come up
Love love love
Nothing but good things to say! Thanks a million!
Customer
I was very happy with my purchase and will definitely orderfrom this company again.
Proven winners
I bought these same seeds last year. I got a great crop!! I will only buy seeds from this company.
Nice Product
Ordered the dipper gourd for spring planting. They arrived on time and are well packaged.
Seeds are as good as ever
Seeds are as good as ever
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In shorter growing seasons, start dipper gourd seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. To speed germination, soak the seeds overnight. Plant the seedlings outdoors in rich soil and full sun after the last spring frost. For direct sowing, wait until the soil warms to 70 degrees F, then plant 5 dipper gourd seeds per hill, 1" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.
Growing: Keep 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.
Harvesting: Late 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 and 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. Dipper gourds may take several weeks or a month to dry, depending on the size. When completely dry, they will be extremely lightweight and the seeds will rattle inside.
Seed Saving: After the gourds have completely dried so that the seeds inside rattle, remove the seed by cutting open the gourd or drilling a hole in the shell. Spread out the seeds to dry; when a seed will snap in two, it has dried sufficiently. If the seed only bends but will not break, further drying time is needed. Store the dry dipper gourd seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Type: Open Pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 180
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 12 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Reviews
Review
Great service
I was ask by an elderly ( older than me and I'm getting on up there) relative if I knew where they could get some pitcher gourds . Then I got schooled about their use and where the pump wells were and that's what they drank out of. It was great. I ordered seeds and they arrived very timely. With y'all's help we made an 88 year olds day . Thank you.
Review
Dipper gourd seeds
I ordered my dipper gourd seeds and I didn't expect to get them so guick wow that was fast I planted them and they come up in six days wow that was super fast coming up. Really good seeds I will be ordering from them if need more, thanks Ever Wide Farms. Great service fast wow.
Review
Happy Dippers
Purchase process very quick and efficient ... great delivery
Review
Received
Got them fast. Now hope they grow!
Review
swan gourds
Quick service good price.
Review
Gourd seeds for fun
I purchased these dipper gourd seeds for a friend who is anxious to grow them next season. Memories of days long ago.
Review
Dipper gourd
Excellent seller great product
Review
Excellent
Never disappointed in any order that I make.
Review
Take Them or Leave Them
Only about 40% of what I planted has sprouted. Wouldn't buy them again.
Review
Good seeds
I was happy with the quality of my seeds so far . Mine sprouted exactly 1 week after planted . Now I can't wait to see our dipper gourds and how they turn out !
Review
Dipper gourd seeds
My seeds arrived in a timely manner and most all of them germinated. No baby gourds yet, but vines are 10 ft long. Can't wait!
Review
Dipper Gourd Seeds
I received my seeds and have them planted. Excitedly waiting for them to come up
Review
Love love love
Nothing but good things to say! Thanks a million!
Review
Customer
I was very happy with my purchase and will definitely orderfrom this company again.
Review
Proven winners
I bought these same seeds last year. I got a great crop!! I will only buy seeds from this company.
Review
Nice Product
Ordered the dipper gourd for spring planting. They arrived on time and are well packaged.
Review
Seeds are as good as ever
Seeds are as good as ever