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Young luffa gourds are delicious fresh or gently cooked like summer squash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e15 seeds minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGermination: 7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMaturity: 90-120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eScarify seeds with file and soak in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDirect sow 1” deep in full sun after last frost date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTrellising recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSpace seeds 8-12” apart; space rows 24-36” apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491889262869,"sku":"A0925","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Luffa-Gourd__82814.1666917331.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264224"},{"product_id":"giant-bottle-birdhouse-gourd-lagenaria-siceraria","title":"Giant Bottle\/Birdhouse Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese seafoam-green, hourglass-shaped heirlooms make adorable birdhouses! First let them dry, then cut a hole, remove their seeds, and wax to fashion the footlong Giant Bottle into an attractive avian hotel. Requires a long, warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 110-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarify seeds with file and soak in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild hills with 5’ of surrounding space in full sun. Direct sow seeds ½-1” deep after last frost or start indoors 5-8 weeks before last frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24-36” apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annie's Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491889393941,"sku":"A0926","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Giant-Bottle-Birdhouse-Gourd__15788.1666916886.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264227"},{"product_id":"dipper-gourd-lagenaria-siceraria","title":"Dipper Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese melon-green gourds make for marvelous crafting! With long, slender necks and small, bulbous bodies, Dippers can be dried and cut into ladles. Train them to a trellis for straighter handles or let them grow graceful curves on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 90-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarify seeds with file and soak in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild hills with 5’ of surrounding space in full sun. 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Harvest before frost and allow to dry in a dark place for up to 6 months, then wash, wax and enjoy these attractive ornamentals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 90-120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarify seeds with file and soak in lukewarm water for 24 hours before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild hills with 5’ of surrounding space in full sun. 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