{"product_id":"dipper-gourd-seeds","title":"50 Dipper Gourd Seeds – Long-Handled Decorative Gourds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow the raw material for your next garden craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDipper gourds develop a rounded base and a distinctive long neck. Once fully mature and properly dried, their hard shells make an appealing starting point for decorative dippers, painted ornaments and other crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Dipper gourds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual fruit brings interest to a sturdy trellis or spacious garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature shells can be dried and decorated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 50-seed packet gives you plenty of seed for planning a generous planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e, Dipper type\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual climbing vine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental gourds for drying and crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing from seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow after frost when the soil is warm, in fertile, well-drained ground. In short-season areas, begin in individual pots indoors and transplant carefully after hardening off. Give vines ample space and a strong support; trellising lets the long fruits hang freely. Water consistently during active growth. Plan for a long, warm growing season of at least 100 frost-free days; maturity depends on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest and cure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet fruits mature until the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry. Cut with a short stem attached and handle gently. Cure in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dry; large gourds can take weeks to months. Shapes and neck lengths naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne packet of \u003cstrong\u003e50 Dipper gourd seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipped from Missouri, USA","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":67825624940638,"sku":"SW-GOURD-DIPPER-50","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/files\/dipper-gourds-on-trellis-enhanced.png?v=1792652998","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/dipper-gourd-seeds","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}