{"product_id":"hopi-origin-rattle-gourd","title":"Hopi Origin Rattle Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 120 (start indoors for a head start)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet them climb a trellis or fence so they hang straight down for symmetrical fruits. Our fully mature rattle gourds were 5-7\" long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant Rattle Gourd seeds directly in the ground 1-3\" deep after soil has warmed post-frost, in well-draining mounds. Gourds enjoy full sun. Or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost. Be sure to disrupt roots only minimally when transplanting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eAllow fully mature rattle gourds to grow as large as possible and harvest before fall frost. Allow to cure in a warm place for a month before cutting open. Cut cleanly with a saw for use as a rattle, and shake seeds out. Dry seeds on a screen or cloth. Store in a cool, dark and dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 20 Hopi Origin Rattle Gourd seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48758890791164,"sku":"sku-43927341170843","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4250\/4188\/files\/ahopirattlegoud_1.jpg?v=1770664962","url":"https:\/\/store.grit.com\/products\/hopi-origin-rattle-gourd","provider":"Grit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}