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chichester UK

Im looking for info on growing long gourds and when to plant them in the uk.

Thanks

Marc

3/24/2011 4:23:37 PM

Netherlands

I'd say start them inside around May 1-15, depending on when you want to show them. They certainly don't want any frost.

3/30/2011 2:37:47 AM

Western PA

Hey Marc,

Check out this article, it is about growing
LGs and is pretty informative:

http://gvgo.ca/articles/interview_lyons02.html

As far as the UK, I don't know what your climate is like in your area so I can't help you with a plant date. You could plant them the same time you plant the rest of your veggies, they are not like AGs which need a really long growing season. The gourd itself will only grow for about 40 days where ags will go for 90plus days, so there is no major rush to get the LG plant in the ground early.

Good Luck!!

4/1/2011 4:32:56 PM

chichester UK

Thanks! I've still got time to build a trellis for them :)

4/3/2011 2:29:10 PM