A dual purpose gourd, Emerald can be harvested when young for use as a fresh vegetable like cucumber or zucchini, or left to mature for use as a luffa. Our replacement for Miriam Sponge Gourd, Emerald needs trellising to keep its smooth 45-50cm (15-20″) cylindical fruit straight. Fruit becomes very fibrous as it matures and can then be dried for use as a luffa sponge.
1gr – Approx. 9 Seeds
Direct sow or transplant in latespring once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May. Optimal soil temperature:25-35C (77-95F). Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
Sow seeds 2cm (1) deep. Sow 3 seeds in each spot where you want a plant to grow, and thin to the strongest plant. Space summer squash 45-60cm (18-24) apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48) apart. Give winter squash and pumpkins even more room with a minimum of 90-120cm (36-48)apart in rows 120-180cm (48-72) apart.
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