{"product_id":"gourd-seeds-apple-small","title":"Gourd Seeds - Apple Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e100-120 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 96 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 120 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0 to 6.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 70 to 95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 90 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Small Gourd Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green when fresh, curing to brown when dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Small Gourd Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Apple Small Gourd in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting of Apple Small Gourd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Apple Small Gourd Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow on a trellis to showcase the hanging fruit and reduce ground contact, then use fully cured gourds for centerpieces, garlands, wreaths, and seasonal projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApple Small Gourd Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 g Package - Approximately 27 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 382 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 1,528 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 6,112 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Apple Small Gourd seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"2g Packet","offer_id":45134777090163,"sku":"83755","price":3.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45134777122931,"sku":"83756","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45134777155699,"sku":"83757","price":23.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45134777188467,"sku":"77985","price":71.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782763926_gourd_apple_small_comp_544cf695-4c29-4929-b78e-eebf0fbc42ee.jpg?v=1782854976","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/gourd-seeds-apple-small","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}