Fresh seeds inside US and Fast Shipping Excellent for crafts and fun to grow, these speckled swan gourds will delight with their swan-like shape. The base can be up to 8" across, with a flat bottom, while the neck resembles a swan's neck curved elegantly downward. These gourds are green with creamy speckles, and the shell is glossy and hard when dried. Each gourd takes about 120 days to ripen. MATURITY: 120 DAYS PLANTING DEPTH: 1" PLANT SPACING: 24-36" ROW SPACING: 6-12' PLANT IN FULL SUN AFTER CHANCE OF FINAL FROST. Customer Service: Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Free Shipping: Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. There is no tracking number for economy shipping. Economy shipping order usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on the state you live. If you want seeds to arrive faster and safety with the tracking, it is HIGHLY recommended to choose USPS Ground Advantage.