Corsican gourd seeds
Corsican gourds are so much fun to grow and once dried, have several practical uses! These differ from other gourds as they have a flattened, oblong, drum-type shape to them.
These are believed to have first been grown in Zimbabwe. They were dried and used for bowls initially. Nowadays, you can grow these and use wood-burning tools for illustrations on the outside, carve them, paint them, drill intricate designs in them, etc. Your imagination is the only limitation on what to do with these! A google search online will show beautiful illustrations and paintings. An image we saw online showed a gorgeous lamp that was made from carving and drilling designs into the gourd, allowing beautiful shapes to be cast on the surrounding walls.
The vines for these can reach 20ft - 30ft. Each gourd will reach 6"- 10" around, with an average depth of 3.5"- 5" deep. For this variety, they do grow better on a trellis. When they are on the ground, the shape can become a-symmetrical. Letting these hang as they grow helps make for a round eye-pleasing gourd.
Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
Lagenaria siceraria
Plant spacing:
12 - 18 inches
Color:
Light green
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Arts and crafts, luminaries, wood burning, painting, birdhouses, bowls, and drums.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
110 - 120 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
Corsican bowl, Bowl gourd
Vine Habit:
