Botanical Interests® SEED PACKET: Gourd, Hard Shelled (Speckled Swan)

Add a touch of whimsy to your decor with the contents of our Botanical Interests® Seed Packet: Speckled Swan Hard Shelled Gourd!  The vibrant, emerald 💚 green skin with light green speckles will bring a unique touch to any autumn display. These hard-shelled gourds can also be cured and used for endless crafting possibilities. See inside for curing instructions. Get creative and let your imagination run wild with 'Speckled Swan'! 🦢ENJOY!

~10 seeds

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In very warm climates, carrots are grown primarily in fall, winter, and spring.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended; root disturbance stunts growth.

Days to Emerge: 10–25 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: 1"

Row Spacing: 6"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 3"

Variety Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°‒85°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Add if it fits: Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

Days to Emerge: 6 – 10 days

Seed Depth: 1/2"–1"

Seed Spacing: 2 – 3 seeds per mound

Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 per mound