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Antwerp, Belgium

Hi,

I just received seeds of a gourd, called Amphora.

Two questions:

1/ When I plant the seeds inside, how much time aproximately I have to do that before the last possible frost date?

2/ Do I have to "prepare" the seeds before seeding? Sandpaper the sides or soaking them in water or...?

Here are 2 pics: 1 of the seeds and 1 of the plant they should become.

https://i.ibb.co/gDJkFjP/IMG-5174.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/Jtt8jV4/Kaleba-Amphora.jpg


Thanks in advance for your answers!!

3/21/2019 9:08:22 AM

Guelph, Ontario

Basically same as bushel gourd. Look at seed starting instructions there.

3/21/2019 10:08:37 AM

Antwerp, Belgium

Thanks irischap for your quick reaction!!

Probably my fault but I can't find any explicetely seed instructions on bushel gourds.

I looked at the bushel gourd growing forum. Lots of very interesting information but not really a seed instructions page...

3/21/2019 1:26:51 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Soak 6-8 hrs, germinate at 90°, in a moist but not wet seed starting mix. 5-10 days they should break the surface. Some growers clip the ears.

3/21/2019 1:47:22 PM

Antwerp, Belgium

Ok, thanks for the info and greetings from Belgium!!

3/22/2019 12:44:53 PM