110+ days. For carving, burning, painting or just looking at. Blossom end about 4 inches across with neck from 8 to 12 inches long. Usually curved but can be grown straight if trellised or trained. Approximately 165 seeds/oz. Dipper Long Handle Gourd seeds yield green gourds that have a long handle. The handle curves naturally, but can be grown straight with the use of a trellis. The Gourd seeds do best in well-drained soil & full sun, & can be harvested off the vine when ready. Dipper Long Handle Gourd seeds can be sown indoors three weeks before the last frost, & transplanted after three weeks. When it comes time to transplant outside, harden off the plants during a period of four to seven days, then plant one inch deep with one & a half to three feet between plants. While growing, be sure not to overwater, as doing so can cause rot & mildew to spread throughout the vine. When the gourds are ready to be harvested, the stems will turn yellow & can be cut off the vine. Days to Maturity: 100+ days Hardiness Zone: 3-12 Planting Depth: 1/4 Plant Spacing: 1-3’ Row Spacing: 8’ Growth Habit: Vine Soil Preference: Well-drained soil with a pH between 6 & 7. Temp Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full Sun Diseases/pests: Susceptible to rot & mildew Color: Green For more check us out here!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UnderTheSunSeeds Gourd Dipper Long Handle Vegetable Seeds | Lagenaria Siceraria 15+Seeds
