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Corsican · Gourd

Zone 9a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMar 6th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMar 20th
Harvest BeginsJul 8th
Harvest EndsNov 26th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity110
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Soak seeds overnight and start only when nighttime temps reliably stay warm, since gourds hate cold soil and root disturbance.