Growing Gourd, also summer squash

Cucurbitaceae sp. : Unknown

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec

Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

  • Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 35 - 47 inches apart
  • Harvest in 13-15 weeks.

Keep well watered. Need protection from frosts.

Culinary hints - cooking and eating Gourd

Pick when colour changes.
Peel and cut up or cut in slices with the peel on.
Microwave or steam or bake

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27 Nov 23, Elysa Dennett (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Does anyone have Summer Squash also known as Crookneck squash seeds to share? I have looked everywhere and cannot find a supplier here in NZ.
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18 Jul 23, Jyothi (Australia - temperate climate)
When can I sow bottle gourd,ridge gourd ,snake gourd and bitter gourd in melbourne.
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11 Jun 23, wayne (Australia - temperate climate)
Do gourdes need to be rotated to a different bed every year or can they tolerate the same bed for two years.
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07 Apr 20, Umme Faraat (Australia - temperate climate)
Which month i can plant bottle gourd ?
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08 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Plant spring and summer in warm areas. Look up Boondie seeds or Eden seeds on the internet and look up bottle gourd.
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24 Nov 17, L A Feely (New Zealand - temperate climate)
As i make unusual instruments , I would like to make something from a gourd if I could grow some in the nelson /Tasman area. Will they grow here? If so how do i process one after maturity so the shell stays hard. Thank you.
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06 Nov 19, Te Ruwai (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
I saw this article online which you may find helpful www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/garden/110093347/how-to-grow-and-decorate-bottle-gourds
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02 Aug 09, sandey (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Where to find the seeds of bottle gourd
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24 Jan 09, Matt Robb (Australia - temperate climate)
I am growing a variety of ornamental, bottle and loofah gourds. They were planted in October. The bottle gourds have fruit on them of up to 25cm. Nearly all the bottle gourd fruits are rotting from the inside out. The other gourds are fine. Is there a spray etc. that I can use on the bottle gourds or do I have to pull out the vines? Thanks for your help.
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18 Dec 08, zo (Australia - temperate climate)
I didn't realise people actually ate gourds? I thought they were only for looks. My gourds grew to be quite small. How can I encourage them to grow bigger?
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