Growing guidelines for growing in UK

How to grow seeds

1. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours
2. Sow in 15mm deep compost in tray in mid-March to mid-April in a sunny, well-drained position. Germinates between 2-3 weeks, depending on the weather condition.
3. Cover the tray with the lid and keep in warm condition,
4. Plant outdoors in late May to early June when plants are strong and mature
5. The plant will sprawl. Use a trellis.
6. When the main vine is about 6-8 ft long, cut off the growing tip this will
7. Allow offshoot stems to branch off and grow fruit.
8. Look for Male flower plain and female flower has a mini gourd attached to the flower-
9. they should pollinate naturally, but sometimes hand pollinate increases the chance of getting fruits.
10. To Hand pollinate the female gourd flowers, simply take a male gourd flower and strip of the petals to expose the stamen, now gently touch the stamen, onto the stigma of the female flower, ensuring that it touches the surface all-round the middle of the female flower, same procedure can be done using a fine bristled paint brush or q tip.
11. If pollination is successful, the ovary or mini gourd attached to the female flower will bend downwards and begin to enlarge and grow into a gourd, in case the pollination is not successful the flower will drop off. It can take up to 2 weeks for the gourd to grow into full size and be ready for harvest.
12. Vine plant with vigorous branches which can grow to 3-4 meters in height. 
13. Bottle Grouds grow well in sandy loam soil – add high quality fertiliser
14. Ideal ph level is 6.5-7.5
15. Water regularly during growing period make sure the soil is not dry. Regular watering encourages plant to flower and bear fruits.
16. Use recommend Fertiliser for strong abundant Harvest (Wonder Gourd) every 7-14 days.

Growth habit:

Sowing            Temperature	Sowing days	Growing Temperature	Spacing	illumination	Grow up / Flower days
20-26℃	7-15days	18-35℃	30*40cm	Half cloudy, sunny	About 90days

Shape and usage

Color（fruit/flower）	Plant height	Use
Green	sprawl	Flower beds, Ornamental Edible