Gourd 'Speckled Swan'

Cucurbita (Lagenaria) 'Speckled Swan'

This annual vine, the ’Speckled Swan’ reaches up to 40cm long and 20cm wide at the base, with a long slim neck that curves downward looking like a drooping swan’s head. Green with cream coloured blotches. This gourd is a hard-shelled Cucurbita and can be dried out and put on display after maturation. Note! The fruits are not edible.

Sowing time: April–May
Seed depth: 2 cm
Location: Sunny position
Colour: Green
Germination time: 10–14 days
Planting distance: 1 m
Flowering time: June–September
Lifecycle: Annual

Approx. 8 seeds / packet