FREE: 5 Dipper Gourd Seeds

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PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BID.. I really hate to put this kind of message on my auction pages, but thngs have gotten out of hand. I want anyone who has a problem to please message me before you file a dispute. I ALWAYS make my customers happy, I have noticed it takes around three weeks for the post office to get their act together and deliver my seeds. If you are impatient or just like to file disputes because it makes you feel special, please do not bid on my auctions, If you file a dispute before telling me the problem I will block you. I go out of my way to find special seeds for my customers and get great feedback. Also, I can't afford tracking, so if you want it you will have to pay for it.

Dipper Gourd Germination: In shorter growing seasons, start 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 seeds per hill, 1" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.

Growing Dipper Gourd Seeds: 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 Dipper Gourd: 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.