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Gourds and pumpkins are typically planted in WNC around May 25th through June 30th.Heading up the Escarpment from the village of Beamsville, one travels a well trodden route to wine country staples like Hidden Bench and Fielding Estate. Properly stored seeds can stay viable for several years however the longer seeds are stored, the lower the percentage of germination. Before storing your seed, properly label each of your envelopes with the cultivar name and date saved. Do not use plastic bags or the seeds will mold and rot.Īll seeds should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place such as the refrigerator. Once the seeds are dry, package them in paper envelopes.Allow the seeds to air dry in a cool, dry area for a minimum of three weeks.Mix and turn over each seed for the first two days.Spread seed out evenly across a screen, an old window screen works great.Wash and rinse the seeds using warm, not hot, soapy water until all pulp is removed.Remove the seeds from the pumpkin with a spoon.Remove dry pulp from around the seeds and store seeds in paper envelopes.Cut open the stem end of the gourd and shake out the seeds.Curing is complete when the gourd becomes light and seeds are rattling inside. Curing can take 1 to 6 months depending on the type and size of the gourd.Periodically turn the gourd during the drying process.If any mold appears as the gourd is curing, wipe the area clean with alcohol or bleach and allow it to continue drying.Place clean, dry gourd in a dark, well-ventilated area in a shallow tray.Gourd should be cleaned with soap and water, dried, and wiped with 70% rubbing alcohol or 10% bleach solution.Saving seed from dried gourds allows you to use the shell for craft purposes as well as seed saving. Saving Gourd Seeds: Gourd seeds can be saved from fresh gourds using the same steps given below for the pumpkin or seeds can be saved from dried gourds. Knowing the proper time to harvest your seeds will come with experience, however here are some simple seed saving steps for both gourds and pumpkins to help you get started.

Seeds should be harvested when they are fully mature. Never collect seeds from diseased plants some diseases can be carried on seeds that can later infect your garden. It is also important to select for desirable traits such as appearance, size, and durability. When seed saving, it is important to always select seed from high-quality, healthy plants.

Half the fun of saving seeds from gourds and pumpkins is to see this show of diversity in your garden. Saving seed from gourds and pumpkins is an exciting experience since many have likely been cross pollinated and as a result seeds saved from these plants will produce a variety of fruit displaying various colors, shapes, and sizes. Seed saving can save you a little bit of money, but the real benefit to seed saving is the preservation of unique plants.

Gourds and pumpkins used for fall décor contain seeds that can be collected and planted in your garden next summer. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning.

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