{"product_id":"dipper-gourd-15-seeds","title":"Dipper Gourd – 15 Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDipper Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Dipper) - 15 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Heirloom\u003cbr\u003e •Non-GMO\u003cbr\u003e •American grown seeds\u003cbr\u003e •Easy to grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e Long, skinny, curving neck with a round bulbous end: can be cut and used as a ladle or dipper when dried. Grow on a trellis for straighter, longer handles, or try bending them into a knot when fruit is young!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Instructions (USDA Zones 3-12):\u003cbr\u003e Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-90ºF. Planting in soil under 70ºF may result in poor germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Indoors: 3-4 weeks before last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot, thin to the strongest seedling. We like to use individual biodegradable paper, peat,or cowpots because it provides the least amount of stress to the roots when transplanting. Transplant after last frost when soil warms to 70ºF. Space 36-48” apart, in rows 48-60” apart. Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep. Full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing Outdoors: After last frost when soil reaches at least 70ºF. Sow 2-3 seeds per space\/hill, 36-48” apart, in rows 48-60” apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest mature gourds before cold weather. Color deepens and skin is hard. Frost or freezing conditions cause injury to skins. Keep in a cool, dark, dry place for curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43308181323982,"sku":"sku-34598387613833","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3004\/7182\/files\/gourd-dipper-lagenaria-siceraria-dipper-15-seedssouthern-seeds-746425.jpg?v=1765740206","url":"https:\/\/inundatio.com\/products\/dipper-gourd-15-seeds","provider":"Inundatio.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}