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<blockquote data-quote="dj" data-source="post: 228387" data-attributes="member: 1795"><p>stolen from this link</p><p><a href="http://www.turtlefeathers.com/pdf/growing/planting.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.turtlefeathers.com/pdf/growing/planting.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>Planting Gourd Seed Directly in the Ground </p><p>Soak hard shell seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. Dump them in a bowl or just submerge the packet that they came in. This will prime the seeds for a quicker </p><p>germination. The length of time is not critical. A few more hours of soaking won't hurt the hard shell varieties. The ornamental varieties should be soaked for less time, </p><p>perhaps 12-15 hours. This prolonged and thorough soaking makes a substantial difference in germination time, whether starting inside or in the ground. </p><p>Plant the seed approximately 1/2 inch deep and try to keep the immediate area moist (not wet) at all times until germination occurs. Temperature and moisture are the two most important factors affecting the germination of gourd seed. Warmer temperatures result in quicker germination times, as well as higher levels of germination.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dj, post: 228387, member: 1795"] stolen from this link [url=http://www.turtlefeathers.com/pdf/growing/planting.pdf]http://www.turtlefeathers.com/pdf/growing/planting.pdf[/url] Planting Gourd Seed Directly in the Ground Soak hard shell seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. Dump them in a bowl or just submerge the packet that they came in. This will prime the seeds for a quicker germination. The length of time is not critical. A few more hours of soaking won't hurt the hard shell varieties. The ornamental varieties should be soaked for less time, perhaps 12-15 hours. This prolonged and thorough soaking makes a substantial difference in germination time, whether starting inside or in the ground. Plant the seed approximately 1/2 inch deep and try to keep the immediate area moist (not wet) at all times until germination occurs. Temperature and moisture are the two most important factors affecting the germination of gourd seed. Warmer temperatures result in quicker germination times, as well as higher levels of germination. [/QUOTE]
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