Gourd Crown of Thorns

Description

Wonderful small fruits of creamy-white to green and yellow striped. Uniquely shaped, resembling a crown.

Sowing: Soak seeds 2 hours in warm water before sowing. Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-30°C (70-85F). Sowing Depth: 6mm (0.25in). Sowing Time: March-April. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun. Plant in ordinary garden soil.