I'm looking for apple and egg gourd seeds. I posted this over at pumpkins and gourds, but no response. I have swan and birdhouse gourd seeds and hollyhock seeds, of all colors, except yellow to trade. Thanks

hi gunny, I have those seeds already thanks, If you email me directly I will send you my adress and you can do an SASBE for the gourds I have extra of. mail me at liznbeatle@aol.com. Angie, I would like to trade for babys breath, purple coneflower and lemon mint if thats good for you. please e-mail me directly and let me know which gourds you would like. check my list for other kinds. thanks very much Lisa

For some reason I could not access your trade list. My internet is probably to blame. Here is a list of seeds I have to trade Red zinnias Striped zinnias (colors vary) Hollyhock Snapdragon Green apple Red apple Green pear Blackberry Iceberg lettuce Parsley

Egg Gourds, aka Egg Semlins are actually a wild inedible pumpkin (C. pepo). However most, if not all giant gourds are varieties of Calabash (L. siceraria). Calabash seeds need stratification, which basically means that the seeds need to be frozen for 3-4 weeks before planting. Some seeds require this because they need to "know" that it is spring season. If the seeds don't freeze, they won't "know" what time of year it is. To stratify seeds, wet a paper towel and squeeze out most of the water. Fold the seeds into the paper towel and place in a ziplock bag and stick in the freezer for 3-4 weeks. Take the seeds out of the freezer and plant them in dirt (preferably composted manure), whether it is in pots if starting transplants, or outside after all danger of frost is past. Good luck.