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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Zimbabwe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Corsican Gourd Hard-Shelled Seeds
Lagenaria siceraria
Corsican is a lagenaria type gourd. Mature green gourds are 6"–10" in diameter, and 3 ½"–5" deep; the shape resembles a wheel of cheese.
Planting Gourd
Days to Maturity
140 days
Plant Spacing
2–3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | 2–3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When several leaves, thin to 1 per mound |
| Germination | 5 – 10 days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, recommended for areas with short growing seasons. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Hard-shelled gourds should remain in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. Some gourd growers leave gourds in the garden during the winter, which adds to their characteristics for craft projects. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stem leading to gourd, leaving 1"–3" of stem for a handle. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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22 reviews
- Cecily H.Rated 1 out of 5 stars5/11/26Zero germination
According to reviews it seems that this is an ongoing issue with this variety. I had zero germination with Corsican gourd. All my other cucurbits had 99% germination.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests5/15/26Hey Cecily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Katrina R.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/8/26No germination
I planted these at the same time and method as my other squash and gourds, which are now several inches tall, but after two weeks, not a one of these has germinated.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Katrina,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Andrea H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/24/26Very Satisfied Customer
I have gifted many of these packets because I am so intrigued by them. I thought with STEM education, etc., these would be so terrific.😇
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/25/26Hey Andrea,
We love to hear that you're gifting Corsican Gourd Hard-Shelled Seeds! What a thoughtful way to spark curiosity and learning! You're absolutely right about their potential for STEM education - there's something so fascinating about watching these hard-shelled beauties grow and seeing the incredible natural engineering that goes into their formation. Thank you for choosing us and for spreading the growing love through your generous gifts. Keep on growing 🌻️
- ChristianRated 5 out of 5 stars6/21/255 Stars
Great!!! Germinated withing the minimum germination time!!
- Jenni R.Rated 5 out of 5 stars10/2/245 Stars
I would like to receive WHOLE EARS your brightly color corn.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate