Corsican Gourd
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Corsican Gourds are a subspecies of the Bottle Gourd, Lagenaria siceria, and are considered one of the earliest domesticated plants, dating back as early as 13,000 BC! They have been used throughout history as kitchen tools, bowls and drinking vessels, musical instruments, jewelry, and a wide variety of crafts. Corsican Gourds are round and flat in shape, growing up to 8-12-inches in diameter and 5-inches tall. These light-green gourds dangle on sturdy, long 15-30-foot vines and left to cure. Once cured, they become hard-shelled and tan, and can be carved, drilled, pyro-engraved, cut, and painted like a wood canvas! Use to make unique crafts and decorations, like hand-painted bowls, flower pots, lanterns, birdhouses, canteens, instruments, lamps, and any creation to your imagination!
Also Known As: Corsican Basket Gourd, Corsican Flat Gourd, Hard Shelled Gourd, Green Gourd, Basket Gourd, Canteen Gourd, Bushel Gourd, Cheese Wheel Gourd, Lagenaria Gourd, Calabash Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ornamental Gourd, Ornamental Pumpkin
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| Plant Name: |
Gourd, Corsican |
| Latin Name: |
Lagenaria siceraria |
| Days to Germinate: | 7-14 |
| Days to Harvest: | 140 |
| Germination Rate: | 75% |
| Test Date: | 3/24 |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| USDA Zones: | 3-11 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| Brand: | TomorrowSeeds |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| GMO: | No |
| Pollination: |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: | No |
| Seeds Packed For**: | 2025 |
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
To prepare soil, remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade the soil 8-12 inches deep and turn each shovel of soil over completely to cover the plant materials with soil. You may add fertilizer (see "Fertilizing" below) or 2-3 inches of organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay over the planting area at this point. Till to mix this organic material into the top 8-10 inches of soil. Make rows of soil beds or hills 4-6 inches high and at least 3 feet apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage.Planting:
For short growing seasons, start indoors 2-4 weeks before last average frost in Spring. Harden off, then transplant when soil is warm. Or, plant in the spring after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is at least 65F. To plant, make 1 inch deep holes spaced 4 feet apart in raised beds down the rows, then plant 3-4 seeds in each hole. Space rows or hills 3-4 feet apart if trellising. Cover thinly with soil and water after planting. After the seeds come up and plants are 3-4 inches tall, thin to 1 plant per hill. Gourds will grow on vines which can then be trained over a trellis or sprawl on the ground.| Planting Depth: | 1 inch |
| Within-Row Spacing: |
4 feet |
| Between-Row Spacing: |
3-8 feet (can trellis or sprawl) |
Care During the Season:
Harvesting:
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