GOURD

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Variety
Days
Description
Apple
110
Unusual, 4-7 lb. fruits are shaped like an apple. Exterior is a mottled dark green that turns brown when dried. Hard shell can be painted or stained for craft projects.
Bottle/Birdhouse

125
Greenish rind turns white to brown when ready for harvest. Matures late, plant early in short seasons. Bulbous at blossom end, large fruit is about 10”-12” in diameter.
Cushaw Green Striped

110
This “Goose Necked Squash” is a cream colored, long necked fruit with green variegated stripes. The flesh is cream colored and makes a great pie. Heavy yields, good winter keeper.
Dipper Long Handle

125
Oval-round end is attached to a long handle that grows longer and straighter if trellised. Very popular for arts and crafts. Matures late, plant early in short seasons.
Goblin Eggs

80
A colorful mixture of eggs, with Shenot Crown of Thorns, Jack Be Little and Small Spoon Colorful. Early maturity is just one more benefit of this delightful mixture of garden gourds.
Mixed Large

95-115

Mixture of Large Bottle, Calabash, Corsica, Italian Edible and Syphon.

Mixed Small

95

Mixture of White Crown of Thorns, White Nest Egg, Small Orange, Small Flat Striped, Small Warted, Small Spoon and Pear Bi-Color.

Mixed, Large & Small

95-115

Colorful assortment of size, shape, and texture that is pleasing to the eye.

Nest Eggs
80-90
White, egg-shaped fruit is about 3.5” x 2.5” in size and is popular for arts and crafts.
Shenot Crown of Thorns 90-100 Same as Crown of Thorns variety but includes uniform-colored, striped or bi-color fruit. Excellent shelf life. When fruit reaches its maturity, it becomes smooth and hard.
Speckled Swan

125
Unique shape is sure to “wow” your customers. Base (6”-8”) is bulb shaped and flat on the bottom. Long, gracefully curving neck is enlarged at the end to resemble a swan’s head.
Turk's Turban

100
An edible gourd (buttercup squash type) that is great for baking. Hard and durable with orange, white, red and green streaks. Main use is ornamental for the fall. (7” x 8”)