Daikon RadishPress to translate Listing Translator by Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian ItalianABOUT GOURDGourds have as many uses as they do shapes, colors and textures. Bitter Melons are particularly good stuffed with meat, seafood or beans, as are hairy melons, especially when stuffed with pork and baked. Bottle and Calabash Gourds are excellent in meat soups or stir-fries. Young Luffas can be prepared just like zucchini. And while used in a variety of Asian dishes, the Winter Melon is the key ingredient for the famous winter melon soup, popular at Chinese banquets. The soup is cooked in the melon itself, and chunks of melon flesh are scooped out and served with the soup. Gourds used for eating and cooking should be harvested young, as they tend to grow bitter the longer they are left on the vine. Bushel Basket Gourd Seeds PRODUCT DESCRIPTION(Lagenaria siceraria)This gourd grows from 30-50 lbs. and the fruit is dried to make large baskets and decorations. Crafters love its unusual shape. 125 days.GENERAL GROWING INFORMATIONDry and use as decoration, birdhouses, etc. 10-15 days, 70-75ºF. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Germination rates can be improved by clipping a shallow slice (with toenail clippers) off side of seed near the pointed end. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72ºF.Sowing: Sow seeds in a sunny location when all danger of frost is past, or indoors 3-4 week before the last frost. Care: Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread. Harvest: To eat pick when fruits are small. For gourds allow fruits to ripen on the vine. Pick carefully. Light Seed Depth Seed Spacing Row Spacing Days to Sprout Plant Spacing Exported By ExportYourStore
