'Swan' is a hard-shelled gourd that is a vibrant, emerald green color dotted with light green speckles. Mature gourds are bright green with light green speckles and are 14"–18" long with a 6" base. The round base tapers to a narrow, swan-like neck.
'Swan' will usually have a curved neck, but a few may be straight.
Swan Gourd
Minimum 15 seeds per package.
The fruit is about 3 inches—almost the size of a peach—with a yellow rind and fruity-tasting white flesh. They start out green and then turn yellow as they ripen.
You can spot a perfectly ripe melon in the same way you would a mango. It should feel heavier than it looks and have a slightly sweet aroma. Press gently on the end furthest from the stem—this should be slightly soft. Most of mine pulled away from the vine very easily.