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Gourd

Fig Leaf (Shark Fin Melon) Seeds

(Cucurbita ficifolia)

Gourd Fig Leaf (shark fin melon) prolific vegetable, all parts edible, grows to the size of a large watermelon. Long storage life. More productive in second and third year. Sow early spring indoors until frost risk passes.

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Eden Seeds
Packet (5 seeds) $4.20
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General information:

Gourd

Annual vine, known in ancient times in the Americas and Europe, used as a vessel. Likes conditions similar to squash and pumpkin. Sow after frost.

3-4 seeds per gram

Gourd seeds planting information:

When To Plant In Australia
Tropics:All Year
Subtropic:Aug-Jan
Mild:Sep-Dec
Cold/Frost:Oct-Nov
Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:90-120
Row space cm:150
Depth cm:2
Best soil temp:20-30 °C
 
Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:10
Rate per hectare:2kg
Average days to maturity:95-120
Seed savers needed
Edible Flowers
Sprout & Eat
Sprout & Cut
There are no shipping
restrictions for this seed.
W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Gourd seed count is 3-4 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.

  

 

 

 

 

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