Gourd Seeds - Apple Small
100-120 days to maturity. Cucurbita pepo. Apple Small Gourd Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for growing in fields, garden plots, and raised beds. Apple Small produces high yields of small, apple-shaped gourds that are dark green when fresh and cure to warm brown as they dry. Vigorous vines are excellent on trellises for cleaner fruit and easier harvest, and the finished gourds are ideal for fall décor, painting, and crafting. ~382 seeds/oz.
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Growing Apple Small Gourd in the Vegetable Garden
Direct sow Apple Small gourd after the last frost once the soil is warm, planting 1 inch deep. In shorter seasons, start indoors 3 to 4 weeks early and set out when the soil has warmed. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart to allow vigorous vines room to grow, or train them onto a sturdy trellis for better airflow and cleaner gourds.
Keep soil evenly moist through establishment and during flowering and fruit set. Mulch to reduce weeds and maintain moisture, and avoid frequent overhead watering to limit foliar disease. Hand pollination can help improve set in cool or wet weather.
Harvesting of Apple Small Gourd
Harvest gourds when stems begin to brown and harden, cutting with a short handle attached. Cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space, out of direct sun, until the rind is fully hardened and the gourds turn brown. Discard any fruits that soften during curing.
About Apple Small Gourd Garden Seeds
Apple Small is a classic craft gourd valued for its uniform, apple-like shape and dependable yields. Fruits are dark green when fresh and dry to a warm brown, making them easy to paint, carve, and decorate for autumn displays.
Grow on a trellis to showcase the hanging fruit and reduce ground contact, then use fully cured gourds for centerpieces, garlands, wreaths, and seasonal projects.
Tips From Our Gardeners
For the best curing results, harvest with stems attached and wipe gourds dry. Cure with plenty of airflow and turn them occasionally; you will get harder shells and fewer mold spots as they dry.
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Apple Small Gourd Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g Package - Approximately 27 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 382 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 1,528 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 6,112 Seeds
Non-GMO Apple Small Gourd seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucurbita pepo |
| Apple Small Gourd Color: | Dark green when fresh, curing to brown when dry |
| Apple Small Gourd Flavor: | Primarily ornamental |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Days to Maturity: | 100-120 |
| Days to Germination: | 7 to 14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 72 to 96 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0 to 6.8. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 70 to 95 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 72 to 120 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 75 to 90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Protect seedlings from cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Use row cover until flowering, rotate crops, and water at the soil level to reduce powdery mildew and vine stress. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |