Gourd – Bushel

Description

A bushel gourd is a large hard shelled gourd which can grow as large as a bushel basket, hence the name. These gourds are known for their impressive size, sometimes exceeding 3 feet in diameter and weighing up to 100 pounds. One of the largest gourds, most often 12 to 18 inches in diameter. Oblate shape. Fruit are picked after they have matured on the vine and then put in storage to dry. Has a durable shell if cured properly.

100-120 Days to maturity

10-14 Days to sprout

Gourd seeds per Oz: About 800

Gourd seeds per Lb: About 13,000

Plant 1″-1 1/2″ deep, in rows 24″-36″ apart, thinning to 18″-24″ apart once the seeds sprout, with either stake or trellis space of about 3′ by 6′