Gourd

Grow your own bath sponges with our heirloom Luffa Gourd seeds! This fascinating and useful plant produces large gourds that, when left to mature and dry on the vine, reveal a fibrous skeleton perfect for using as an all-natural, biodegradable scrubber for your body or for cleaning around the home. The vigorous, tropical-looking vine also produces beautiful, bright yellow flowers, making it an attractive addition to the garden. Luffa is a fun, rewarding, and truly unique plant to grow. ⭐ What you'll love Grow your own all-natural, biodegradable bath and kitchen sponges. A dual-purpose plant: the young gourds are edible, while mature ones become sponges. A vigorous climbing vine with beautiful yellow flowers adds a tropical look to the garden. A fun and fascinating project for gardeners and crafters of all ages. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Luffa Gourd (Luffa cylindrica) Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 10-20 foot vine USDA Zone: 7-10 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Luffa requires a long, warm growing season. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors once the soil is very warm. Soaking: Soaking seeds for 24 hours before planting can aid germination. Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Spacing: Space plants 6 feet apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Support: A very strong, sturdy trellis is essential to support the heavy gourds. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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Gourds - Large Mix (Cucurbita pepo) - 20 Seeds•Heirloom •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Easy to growDescription: A fine selection of larger ornamental gourd types in a wide array of shapes and colors for home or market. With sprawling vines, gourds require widespread areas for growth; rows can be planted 2 - 3 feet apart; spectacular, colorful gourds with smooth or coarse surfaces have amazing potential for arts, crafts, and inclusion in the kitchen.Growing Instructions (USDA Zones 3-12): Prefers exposure to full sun but can stand some shade. Sow ½” deep with; 10 -12 foot spacing. Before planting, soil needs to be well groomed to avoid invasion of weeds. If row covers are used they should be removed during the blooming stage to allow bees access for pollination. Transplanting is not advisable because of the delicate nature of roots. Growing in containers will hinder growth. 

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Gourds - Small Mix (Cucurbita pepo) - 20 Seeds•Heirloom •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Easy to growDescription: A fine selection of smaller ornamental gourd types in a wide array of shapes and colors for home or market. With sprawling vines, gourds require widespread areas for growth; rows can be planted 2 - 3 feet apart; spectacular, colorful gourds with smooth or coarse surfaces have amazing potential for arts, crafts, and inclusion in the kitchen.Growing Instructions (USDA Zones 3-12): Prefers exposure to full sun but can stand some shade. Sow ½” deep with; 10 -12 foot spacing. Before planting, soil needs to be well groomed to avoid invasion of weeds. If row covers are used they should be removed during the blooming stage to allow bees access for pollination. Transplanting is not advisable because of the delicate nature of roots. Growing in containers will hinder growth. 

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Turks Turban Gourds (Cucurbita maixima) - 10 Seeds•Heirloom •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Easy to growDescription: Brightly colored ornamental squash has large, flattened fruits measuring 8 to 10 inches across. "Buttons" striped with scarlet, white, orange, cream and green. Turk's Turban Gourd seeds yield orange gourds that have a flavor similar to squash. The Gourd seeds do best in well-drained soil and full sun, and can be harvested off the vine when ready.Growing Instructions (USDA Zones 3-12): Turk's Turban Gourd seeds can be sown indoors three weeks before the last frost, and transplanted after three weeks. When it comes time to transplant outside, harden off the plants during a period of four to seven days. While growing, be sure not to overwater, as doing so can cause rot and mildew to spread throughout the vine. When the gourds are ready to be harvested, the stems will turn yellow and can be cut off the vine. 

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Dipper Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Dipper) - 15 Seeds•Heirloom •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Easy to growDescription: Long, skinny, curving neck with a round bulbous end: can be cut and used as a ladle or dipper when dried. Grow on a trellis for straighter, longer handles, or try bending them into a knot when fruit is young!Growing Instructions (USDA Zones 3-12): Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-90ºF. Planting in soil under 70ºF may result in poor germination.Sowing Indoors: 3-4 weeks before last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thin to the strongest seedling. We like to use individual biodegradable paper, peat,or cowpots because it provides the least amount of stress to the roots when transplanting. Transplant after last frost when soil warms to 70ºF. Space 36-48” apart, in rows 48-60” apart. Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep. Full sun.Sowing Outdoors: After last frost when soil reaches at least 70ºF. Sow 2-3 seeds per space/hill, 36-48” apart, in rows 48-60” apart.Harvest mature gourds before cold weather. Color deepens and skin is hard. Frost or freezing conditions cause injury to skins. Keep in a cool, dark, dry place for curing. 

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Get ready for autumn with our Large & Small Gourd Mix. This fun and easy-to-grow collection is a treat for any gardener, producing a beautiful and interesting assortment of decorative gourds. The vigorous vines will yield a surprising array of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, from bumpy to smooth and striped to bi-colored. Perfect for creating unique fall centerpieces, holiday decorations, and crafting projects, this mix is a simple way to grow your own seasonal decor.⭐ What you'll love A fun and surprising mix of various shapes, sizes, and colors. Grow your own beautiful, all-natural decorations for fall and winter. An excellent, easy-to-grow choice for beginner gardeners and kids. Vigorous vines provide lush, green cover during the summer months. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Large & Small Gourd Mix (Cucurbita pepo) Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 8-15 foot vine USDA Zone: 3-12 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. Soaking: Soaking the seeds in water for 24 hours before planting can help speed up germination. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Spacing: Space plants 5 feet apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Support: Providing a strong trellis can save space and result in better-shaped gourds. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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Grow a garden project that is both fun and functional with our Birdhouse Bottle Gourd seeds. This vigorous heirloom vine produces large, bottle-shaped gourds that, when dried, create perfect, all-natural birdhouses for wrens, finches, and other small birds. It's a fantastic and engaging project for gardeners, crafters, and kids alike. The fast-growing vines produce large, lovely white flowers that open in the evening, adding beauty to your garden while the unique gourds develop.⭐ What you'll love Grow your own all-natural, beautiful birdhouses. A fun and engaging project for crafters, families, and kids. A very vigorous vine that can quickly cover a strong trellis, fence, or arbor. Produces large, fragrant white flowers that bloom at night. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Birdhouse Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Seed Quantity: Approx. 15 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 15-30 foot vine USDA Zone: 3-10 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: For a head start, especially in shorter seasons, sow seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Otherwise, direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil is warm. Soaking: Soaking seeds in water overnight can help speed up germination. Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Spacing: Space hills 5 feet apart, thinning to the strongest plant per hill. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Support: A very strong trellis, fence, or arbor is required to support the vigorous vines and heavy gourds. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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