Pinetree Garden Seeds Speckled Swan Gourd

While you can grow them on the ground, trellising is highly recommended. It saves space, keeps the fruit off the soil to prevent rot, and encourages the stems to grow straight for that signature swan-like shape.

The gourds take approximately 125 days to reach maturity in the garden. Once harvested, they require a lengthy curing process in a dry, well-ventilated area before they are hard enough for painting or crafting.

No, Speckled Swan Gourds are strictly an ornamental variety. They are intended for decorative use and crafting rather than culinary consumption.

Because these vines can reach up to 15 feet in length, you should space your plants 36 to 48 inches apart. If planting in rows, ensure there is 48 to 60 inches of space between each row to accommodate their vigorous growth.

Yes, this is an open-pollinated variety, which means you can successfully save the seeds from your mature gourds to plant in future seasons.

These seeds germinate best in warm soil between 70-90°F. Plant them one inch deep once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has thoroughly warmed.