& Gourds Crown Thorns 1 Seed Packet

Grow your own ornamental gourds from seed! This half-hardy annual boasts wonderful small ornamental fruits of creamy-white to green and yellow stripes. Each fruit is uniquely shaped, resembling a little crown. Ideal for walls and fences and ground cover. Soak seeds 2 hours in warm water before sowing. Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-30°C (70-85F). Sowing Depth: 6mm (0.25in). Sowing Time: March-April. Germination usually takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun. Plant in ordinary garden soil. Product specifications: Position: Full Sun Height: Up to 35cm when fully established Spread: Up to 200cm when fully established Supplied as 1x Gourd 'Crown Of Thorns' seed packet (approx. 25 seeds) Delivered with growing and care instructions Harvest period - June to August Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: This half-hardy annual boasts wonderful small ornamental fruits of creamy-white to green and yellow stripes Each ornamental fruit is uniquely shaped, resembling a little crown These plants make an interesting feature grown on walls and fences and as ground cover Supplied as 1x Gourd 'Crown Of Thorns' seed packet (approx. 25 seeds) Supplied with T&M's very own cultural instructions on how to care for your seeds Specifications: Model Number: 25554