**I LOVE plants that can be neglected and still thrive well!** **GROWN ON OUR FARM HERE IN TENNESSEE ** ****GOURD NEST EGG**** GOURD NEST EGG.... The Nest Egg Gourd is true to its name, strongly resembling a goose egg or hen's egg. These white, oblong, small gourds were traditionally used to place in the nest to trick hens. Will grow up to 2.5 inches in diameter. Sow 5 seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. To dry gourds, wait until the fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted! #1168-A * We offer combine shipping ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!****