50 Seeds CORSICAN GOURD seeds; novelty; fun to grow; for Basket Arts & Crafts; hard shelled

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50 Seeds CORSICAN GOURD seeds; Cucurbitaceae Lagenaria siceraria; novelty; fun to grow; for Basket Arts & Crafts; hard shelled Germination rate 90%; tested 03/2021. Used in Peru for carving decorative bowls, ‘Corsica Flat’ produces attractive, round-flattened gourds 3-1/2 to 5″ deep and 6 to 12″ in diameter. Gourds are pleasingly proportioned and decorative in themselves, especially when dried with an attached curvilinear stem. Corsican are hard-shelled gourds, once cured/dried, will last indefinitely and can be painted, carved, cut, or drilled as you would do with wood for dozens of craft projects. Carve them, leave the natural color, or paint these gourds any color you want. Gourds may be sown 24″ apart if trellised. 140 days to maturity. So start seeds indoor few weeks before last frost to get a head start. NOT SUITABLE FOR EATING!