Snake Gourd (Serpent Gourd - White Glory) 5-20-300 Seeds ~ Very Rare ! Khổ qua Tây da trắng Hiếm có Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina

Germination Information: Please be aware that snake gourds can be challenging to start from seed. In my experience, correctly nicking the hard seed coat is an important step in getting good sprouting. It’s not enough to just take a little chip out of it; you need to nip away enough to get all of the way into the middle, but not so much that you damage the embryo. If you leave me a note with your order, I will nick the seeds for you before I pack them. Keep in mind, though, that the embryo can then dry out, so I wouldn’t recommend this unless you are ready to sow the seeds as soon as you receive them. Soaking the seeds for a day or so after nicking can also help to encourage sprouting. Start the large seeds, about 1 inch deep, indoors in a warm place (a heat mat is a big help) in early to mid spring or outdoors a week or two after your last frost date. I started my own nicked-and-soaked seeds indoors, in a pot on a heat mat, on April 1, and they began sprouting on April 13; your experience will likely vary.