{"product_id":"thai-extra-long-sponge-gourd-seeds-heirloom-non-gmo-asian-vegetable-seeds","title":"Thai Extra Long Sponge Gourd Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Asian Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select a warm location receiving at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the soil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or well-aged organic matter for vigorous vine growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow the seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½–1 inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep evenly moist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water gently after planting and maintain consistent moisture during germination, which generally takes around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace the plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thin or transplant healthy seedlings approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–36 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide adequate room for vigorous vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide strong support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Train developing vines onto a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esturdy trellis or fence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vertical growing helps accommodate the extra-long fruits and can promote straighter growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater consistently:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist during flowering and fruit development, but avoid leaving the soil continuously saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest at the right stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pick gourds while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyoung and tender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for culinary use. For natural sponge production, allow fruits to remain on the vine until fully mature and the interior becomes fibrous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Floren seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67677409083759,"sku":"bargav-TJF-grenarsivale-5-4729","price":21.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/1405\/2207\/files\/thai-extra-long-sponge-gourd-seeds..jpg?v=1791267978","url":"https:\/\/florenseeds.com\/products\/thai-extra-long-sponge-gourd-seeds-heirloom-non-gmo-asian-vegetable-seeds","provider":"Floren Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}