- You will get 30+ Seeds of Small Mixed Gourds Vegetable Seeds. - Seller Notes: “Lagenaria siceraria. U.S. Grown Seed. Organic. Tested 1/23-Germination 94%. Packed 1/23.”. - Planting Time: 14 Weeks. - Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand. - Life Cycle: Annual. - USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 12 (50 to 60 °F). - Soil pH: Neutral. - Watering: Medium. - Sunlight: Full Sun. - Small Mixed Gourds seeds. Open Pollinated. Gourds fall into two categories: hard shell and soft shell. Soft shell gourds are basically winter squash and don't last forever. Hard shell gourds will last almost forever. This mix produces good yields of assorted, small hard-shell gourds of various shapes and colors. Perfect for making crafts, birdhouses, dippers, and ornaments. Good choice for home gardens. These vines only get about 12' long. Some gourd vines go 30+feet! Easy to grow from seed. These vines are good climbers, so they can be growing on a vertical trellis or along the ground. Also, will do well in a large container. If grown on the ground, use straw or something to keep the gourds off the soil. Full sun, medium water and a little fertilizer. 30+ Seeds per order. Thank You!. - Lagenaria siceraria. - Annual. - Spring, soil Temp 70F+. - Full Sun. - SOW 3 or 4 Seeds,1"deep on small hills, about 5' apart. Keep moist. - Germination 7-14 Days. - Medium water and a little fertilizer, if needed. - Days to maturity is about 100. - Vine length is about 12'.