The Ornamental Gourd 'Nest Egg' is a unique annual plant that is sure to capture the attention of any gardening enthusiast. Its long, vigorous vines and egg-shaped fruits with a light, hard skin make for an unusual decorative element. Once dried, the fruits become woody, similar to calabashes, allowing them to be carved, painted, and adorned in various ways. This makes it an excellent choice for those who appreciate original garden design solutions. The high-quality seeds of this variety are carefully selected, ensuring reliability and satisfaction in cultivation.
Sowing
The 'Nest Egg' gourd thrives best when sown in sunny locations, providing it with the ideal conditions for growth. It is important to maintain the appropriate soil moisture to enable quick germination and the development of healthy seedlings.
Sowing Depth
The optimal sowing depth for 'Nest Egg' gourd seeds is 2-3 cm. It is advisable to cover the seeds with a sufficient layer of soil to ensure stability and protection against potential frosts.
Direct Sowing Period
When should you sow ornamental gourd seeds directly into the ground? The best time is in May when the soil temperature is sufficiently high to promote rapid germination and plant development.
Sowing Period Under Cover
When should you sow ornamental gourd seeds under cover? The optimal time is April. This allows for an earlier start to cultivation and accelerates the point at which the plants can be transplanted into the ground.
Planting Time
The ideal time for planting 'Nest Egg' gourd seedlings is May. During this period, the soil is well-warmed, which supports plant development and allows for better rooting.
Plant Spacing
The recommended spacing for this variety is 50-70 cm. This distance between plants allows for the free development of vines and provides adequate space for fruit growth.
Site Conditions
The 'Nest Egg' gourd prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil. It grows best in fertile, humus-rich soils with moderate moisture. Enriching the soil with compost will provide the plant with the necessary nutrients.
Growing Tips
When cultivating the 'Nest Egg' gourd, regular watering is crucial, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Regular weeding is also important to ensure optimal growth conditions for the plant.
Usage
The Ornamental Gourd 'Nest Egg' can be used in various ways. Its fruits are ideal for creating unique decorations for interiors and gardens. Thanks to their hard skin and woody structure when dried, they can also be used for artistic crafts, further expanding their range of applications.
Why Buy from Garden Seeds Market?
Purchasing 'Nest Egg' gourd seeds from Garden Seeds Market guarantees the highest quality. All our seeds undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure high germination ability. Customers appreciate us for our fast delivery and reliability. Years of experience and positive reviews from satisfied gardeners confirm that we are a trustworthy choice.
The packaging contains 2 g of seeds. The packaging includes information on cultivation guidelines and the sowing validity period.
GardenSeedsMarket - has been in business for more than a decade and from the very beginning we have made the quality of our products the top priority. Throughout the years we have delivered the best quality goods to tens of thousands of customers from all over the world. Their satisfaction proves that we had chosen the right way.
All seeds we sell are subject to a multi-level quality control checks and only then are carefully packed and dispatched. Our products have been awarded numerous certificates and comply with the highest standards of the European Union. Our employees are experienced gardeners who are more than happy to answer your every question.
Where do our seeds come from?
All of the seeds sold in our shop come from the best producers from across the European Union. Thanks to a long-standing cooperation with them we were able to develop the most adequate storing and dispatch conditions, guaranteeing that you always receive fresh and carefully tested batches of seeds. Exclusion of the middlemen from the whole process not only makes it possible for us to avoid sending out-of-date seeds that might have been lying too long on a warehouse shelf, but also ensures the most attractive price for top quality products.
The quality control process
All our seeds must pass a four-stage quality control process.
Stage one begins with a careful selection of the suppliers. Than we proceed with controlling their crops, foreign producers are not excluded from the quality control process. Plants are checked at every stage of their development: when they start to grow, during blooming and when they start bearing fruit (seeds). At this stage the most important thing is to ensure proper spacing of the plants. Thanks to that obtaining the desired morphological characteristics of each particular species or variety, such as colour, height and shape, can be ensured.
Stage two consists of a detailed verification tests in laboratory conditions. With the use of the highest quality equipment by the highly qualified staff, our suppliers perform more than 30 000 quality checks annually. The seeds that do not meet our requirements are subject to technological refining processes, including drying, cleaning, upgrading and testing again.
Stage three starts with sowing seeds in selected control plots. That way we obtain valuable, exact information concerning their germination that must be maintained at an appropriate level. Simultaneously, the varietal identity of each species is checked at this stage.
Stage four takes place in our warehouses and consists of eliminating seeds that have been stored for too long on our shelves and replacing them with new batches. Each package is stamped with a unique batch number and also with the sow-by-date.
All four stages combined allow us to state with confidence that the seeds we deliver comply with the highest standards and have completed all required control stages with flying colours.
Prizes and awards
The seeds we sell are widely recognized for their quality and have won many awards. Our seeds won numerous gold medals and distinctions for their high quality. The World of Flowers was also honoured for its innovative approach.
Among those awards there were: TOP INNOVATION (June 2015), GOLD MEDAL AT THE POZNAN INTERNATIONAL FAIR (2015), CONSUMER QUALITY LEADER (2014), FARMER OF THE YEAR (2014).
In addition, we have also been awarded the “IDEAL BUSINESS” certificate for two years in a row.
Germination
We are committed to selling only the highest quality seeds. Taking into consideration the efforts we make daily, please also note that plants are living organisms and their germination and growth depends on many factors, such as temperature, soil type, humidity and the frequency with that they are watered, sowing time and conditions, use of fertilizers and plant protection agents (pesticides), as well as weather and climate conditions. We provide help by sharing the accurate and up-to-date sowing and growing information, however, we cannot bear any responsibility for the plants that were not cultivated in conditions appropriate for given species.
