How Do You Plant Gourd?
June 22, 2022
Gourds are similar to squash, its bumpy, weird-looking, and hard! These vegetables come in all shapes and sizes and are packed with loads of vitamins and nutrients. Haven’t tried this vegetable yet, it’s highly recommended to start planting this as soon as possible!
Intro to growing Gourd
Let's get this show on the road. Growing gourd is a lot of fun. Plus, they are tasty and healthy!
Soil
Use well-drained soil enriched with plenty of compost. You can start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost in areas with shorter seasons. Sow the seeds in a 4 inch pot in a rich soil mixed with compost. Gourd ideally wants sandy loam to grow in. Sandy loam simply means soil consisting of less than 7 percent clay, less than 50 percent silt, and between 43 and 50 percent sand.
Seeds
You are obviously also going to need seeds!
Sun-Requirements
This plant needs full sun.
Sowing
To speed up germination, soak the seeds overnight before sowing. Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep in groups of 4 seeds, spacing in groups 5 feet apart in rows spaced 8 feet apart.
Depth
Gourd should be sown at a depth of 2.5 inches (6 cm).
Germination
Gourds germinate slowly, taking 1 up to even 6 weeks.
