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Snake gourd germination

stealth_gardener

19 years ago

Whats taking so long? I planted them along with my luffas in the window. The luffas are long up and now outside in the ground and I am still waiting on the snake gourds...its been 3 weeks since I planted them....I've never grown them before, is it common for them to take a long time or should I try more seeds? I feel like I am running short on time since I have a short growing season...

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Belgianpup
18 years ago
It seems to me that the luffa is the quickest-sprouting of the gourds that I have planted. Gourd seeds will easily take up to 85F when they're germinating, and it usually speeds up the process. Could you boost the temp?

But it can take 3 wks or so for the seeds to sprout, so you may be very near the time.

Sue
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