{"product_id":"snake-gourd","title":"Snake Gourd (100 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Snake Gourd grows up to 3’ long, is 8” around, and has light green, mottled skin. A conversation piece or baseball bat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e25 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a9709; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e 7-10 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 70-90\u003cb\u003eº\u003c\/b\u003eF. Planting in soil under 70\u003cb\u003eº\u003c\/b\u003eF may result in poor germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Sowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cells\/pots, thin to the strongest seedling. We like to use individual biodegradable paper, peat, or cowpots because it provides the least amount of stress to the roots when transplanting. Transplant after last frost when the soil warms to 70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eº\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Space \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” apart, in rows 48-60” apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter the last frost when the soil reaches at least 70\u003cb\u003eº\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e. Sow 2-3 seeds per space\/hill, 36-48” apart, in rows 48-60” apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita\u003c\/em\u003e Gourds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest mature gourds before cold weather. Color deepens and skin is hard. Frost or freezing conditions causes injury to skins. Keep in a cool, dark, dry place for curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagenaria\u003c\/em\u003e Gourds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest in the fall after a few frosts. Leaves and stems should be brown and dried and skin color faded. Require a long drying period; 3-6 months in a dry area with good ventilation. The gourds should not be touching each other. Check often for soft or rotten ones, discard them and if mold forms, wipe it off. When the seeds rattle inside and feel light they are dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeavy feeders, requiring high nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlant the Snake Gourd into fertile soil or amend with compost or manure. Heavy water needs, mulch, and supply adequate water, at least 1” per week for optimum growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines can grow 15 feet or more. Grow on a trellis for more uniform, straight gourds and for more garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5280630596,"sku":"00176","price":3.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/snake-gourd-100-days-vegetables-pinetree-garden-seeds_741.jpg?v=1542831116","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/snake-gourd","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}