Grow your own ornamental gourds from seed! This half-hardy annual boasts wonderful small ornamental fruits of creamy-white to green and yellow stripes. Each fruit is uniquely shaped, resembling a little crown. Ideal for walls and fences and ground cover.Soak seeds 2 hours in warm water before sowing. Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-30°C (70-85F). Sowing Depth: 6mm (0.25in). Sowing Time: March-April. Germination usually takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun. Plant in ordinary garden soil.Product specifications:Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 35cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 200cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x Gourd 'Crown Of Thorns' seed packet (approx. 25 seeds)Delivered with growing and care instructionsHarvest period – June to AugustImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).