Large hard-shelled gourd shaped like an apple. Mottled green skin dries to brown; very long shelf life. Gourds are 6-8″ tall and 4-6″ across. Best used for crafting and birdhouses. 100-120 days.

• Hard-shelled gourds resemble apples
• Mottled green skin dries to brown
• Gourds grow to 6-8 inches by 4 inches across
• Best used for crafting and birdhouses
• 100-120 days

Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12″ diameter hills. Space hills 6′ apart in all directions. In short season areas, grow from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises.