Gourd, Dinosaur

Gourd, Dinosaur (Lageneria siceraria)

A large and unusual gourd with distinctive ridged and wrinkled skin. Necks will be serpentine if vines are grown on the ground, straighter if grown on a trellis. Good for decorations and crafts.

Plant type:  Tender  annual

Sow when:  Spring – min. soil temp 21˚c

Sow where:  Punnets or direct

Spacing:  150cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   110-120 days