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Pumpkin Xiaohulu
The Xiaohulu Gourd is a unique and ornamental variety, prized for its small, bottle-shaped fruits that mature into hard-shelled gourds. Ideal for crafting and decoration, these vibrant green gourds grow on vigorous, climbing vines, making them perfect for trellises or garden borders. Easy to grow in warm, sunny conditions. 
 
 
When to Sow: Apr - Jun
 
HOW TO SOW XIAOHULU GOURDS:
Sow Apr- Mid May under glass & Mid May to June can be sowed outdoors
Ensure final planring site has  lots of well rotted organic matter .
In pots or cell trays 2cm deep. Seeds should be sowed in their edge to prevent rotting.   Water well. Ideal Temp 18-21°C. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle.  Harden off and plant out into final positions when risk of frost has passed.
 
  • Classification: Half Hardy Annual
  • Group: Squash Vegetables
  • Germination Time: 1-3 Weeks
  • Harvest Time: Sep - Oct
  • Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
 
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: All Types
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Water well  throughout the growing season. To grow one large fruit pinch out all but one fruit, water well and feed regularly for maximum size. Alternatively pinch out  growing tips after  no more than 4 fruits have formed.  Raise fruits off the ground to prevent rotting.
  • Use: Edible
  • Harvest:  When the skin is orange cutting  leaving 5cm if stem with the fruit. Can be left in a frost free place for the skin to harden off. Can be stored for upto 5 months.
 
  • Days to Maturity:  139 Days
  • Feed:Manure
  • Height:N/APlant Spacing:  1m

Gourd Xiaohulu

£3.25Price

  • 10 Seeds per packet Approx 

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK flower farms 

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