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