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HOW TO GERMINATE GOURD SEEDS
Are Gourd Seeds Difficult To Germinate?
Gourd seeds are considered difficult to germinate. We recommend filing the sides of the seed coat with a nail file and soaking the seed in warm water overnight before sowing 1/2 in deep.
Gourd seeds need extra help to germinate due to their hard seed coats and specific conditions.—gourd seeds like lots of water to get going. Soaking your seeds can help trigger the right conditions to start germination.
Step 1:
Soak your gourd seeds overnight (room temperature water) to speed up germination.
Step 2:
Completely soak a paper towel and place it at the bottom of your container.
Step 3:
Drain your soaked seeds and wrap them in your wet paper towel.
Step 4:
Cover the container and put in a warm location. Or, place your seeds wrapped in a wet paper towel inside a baggie. Keep them warm on a heating pad until germination takes place.
Step 5: You should see your results in 4-6 days.
Step 6: Follow all other planting directions specific to your variety following germination to grow healthy gourds from seed.
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