How to grow Coyote Gourd

Cucurbita palmata

Transplanting Coyote Gourd

When it gets cold, the plant dies back, but when it warms up, it comes back. I transplanted some newly started plants from near the barn this fall. I do not know if they will take. I am hoping they will, as I have tried for two years to start them from seed out doors, and I have not had any luck. I hope to find someone who has experience growing coyote gourd.

As Coyote Gourd is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations*, you should look at planting out Coyote Gourd about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Coyote Gourd

It can be harvested when yellow

Seed Saving Coyote Gourd

To save seeds, allow gourds to dry and break open and keep the seeds

How long does Coyote Gourd take to grow?

These estimates for how long Coyote Gourd takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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When should I plant Coyote Gourd?

Our when to plant Coyote Gourd estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to plant out The number of days to plant out Coyote Gourd before or after your last frost date.: 0 days after Last Frost Date

Coyote Gourd Etymology

Coyotes break open ripe gourds and eat the seeds (pulp is bitter and inedible)

Other names for Coyote Gourd

Coyote melon

Cucurbita palmata S. Watson

Misspellings: calabasilla