Gourd Galaxy of Stars – West Coast Seeds

Description

Cucurbita pepo.

• Colourful mix of small gourds.
• 5 pointed star shaped.
• Warty and smooth.
• Maturesin 90 days.
• Full Sun

A colourful hybrid mix of 5 pointed star shaped gourds, Galaxy of Stars’ small size is perfect for fall decorations indoors and out. Expect a variety of .5-1kg (1-2lb) warted and smooth, solid and striped gourds in cream, yellows, oranges, and greens. Looks great displayed on its own or paired with other gourds and mini pumpkins.

Approx. 10 Seeds

Direct sow or transplant in latespring once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May. Optimal soil temperature:25-35C (77-95F). Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.

Sow seeds 2cm (1) deep. Sow 3 seeds in each spot where you want a plant to grow, and thin to the strongest plant. Space summer squash 45-60cm (18-24) apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48) apart. Give winter squash and pumpkins even more room with a minimum of 90-120cm (36-48)apart in rows 120-180cm (48-72) apart.