Corsican is the heirloom Lagenaria siceraria grown for squat, saucer-shaped fruits about 8-9 inches round and 3-4 inches tall for dishes. The packet holds 25 seeds.
Sow 1 inch deep indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or outside after soil reaches 70ºF. Sprouts in 7-10 days. Space 36-48 inches apart in rows 48-60 inches apart. Plant outside after frost in fertile, high-nitrogen soil.
