{"title":"Gourd Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFun to grow and to display, gourds are a favorite for fall decorating as well as arts and crafts projects. At Gurney's, we grow a lot of gourd varieties in our trial gardens and note which gourd seeds are best for home gardeners. Whether you're a gardener with limited space or one who wants to grow lots of gourds, we have a gourd variety for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aladin-gourd","title":"Aladin Gourd Seed","description":"Grow your own festive fall decorations! Aladin gourd vines are easy to grow—and produce lots of miniature, turban-type, 4-5 inch gourds in an array of colors. The gourds are about the size of a playing card and have very hard, durable shells. Gourd plants may be started indoors about three weeks prior to planting outdoors, or sow seeds directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. The vines grow about 10-12 ft. long. 79 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622008160628,"sku":"61548","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/61548.webp?v=1729086164"},{"product_id":"birdhouse-gourd","title":"Birdhouse Gourd Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the more popular gourds to grow! Birdhouse Gourd vines bear light green, hourglass-shaped gourds that are the ideal size for hanging birdhouses. Gourds are usually 12-24 inches long with an 8-12 inch diameter. Gourds should be harvested in the fall when the shell becomes hard and glossy and before a killing frost. To make a birdhouse, allow the gourd to dry, cut an entrance hole, remove the seeds, and varnish or wax the gourd. Gourd seeds can be started indoors or direct sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Plant in hills, with about 5-8 ft. between hills. 95 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622018449780,"sku":"61635","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/61635.webp?v=1729086454"},{"product_id":"daisy-gourd","title":"Daisy Gourd","description":"One of our favorite decorative gourds, Daisy Gourd produces plenty of 2-3 in. gourds that have a distinct daisy pattern on the stem. The ornamental gourds are in shades of green, orange, yellow and white—so you'll have plenty of color for fall displays. Whether growing Daisy Gourd for market, yourself or to share, these gourds are sure to please. The vigorous, high-yielding vines can be allowed to spread in the garden, but we like growing them on a trellis to save space and to show off the gorgeous gourds. 91-98 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622038634868,"sku":"82355","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/82355.webp?v=1729087150"},{"product_id":"gourd-luffa","title":"Luffa Gourd Seed","description":"Grow your own bath or cleaning sponges, naturally. An heirloom variety, luffa gourd produces 3-7 in., light green, cylindrical fruits. Harvest them at the small stage and eat as a vegetable—or let the fruits mature on the vine, harvest and cure. When the gourd is dried, peal the skins and use the sponge for bathing, washing dishes or other household cleaning. Luffa vines can grow 10-12 ft. long—growing near a fence or trellis is recommended. In Northern regions, start gourd seeds indoors and transplant the young plants to the garden after danger of frost has passed. 120 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622060720500,"sku":"75979","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/75979.webp?v=1729087813"},{"product_id":"gremlins_gourds","title":"Gremlins Gourd Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eGremlin Gourd Seed is one of our favorites for fall decorations and centerpieces. The vigorous vines produce large, 5-7 in. gourds in a mix of shapes, colors and textures. The gourds may have smooth, lumpy or bumpy skins and their coloring may be solid or speckled with vibrant hues. The gourds' shapes may include stars, wings, acorns, mushrooms, necks and more! Because gourds have a long growing season, many gardeners start gourd seeds indoors and transplant the plants to the garden in the spring. The vigorous and spreading gourd vines may be grown on a trellis. 100 DAYS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622063243636,"sku":"64599","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/64599.webp?v=1729087878"},{"product_id":"harvest-wings-bush-hybrid","title":"Harvest Wings Hybrid Gourd Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarvest Wings Hybrid Gourd is a great solution for gardeners who want to grow gourds, but have limited space. Harvest Wings has a compact growth habit and yields lots of small gourds in a blend of shapes, textures and colors. Instead of having a vining habit like other gourd plants, Harvest Wings has a mounded plant habit and grows just 20-30 in. tall with an 18-24 in. spread. Its gourds may be smooth, bumpy or with deep wings and range in color from green to orange to yellow and to white. They 're eye catching in fall displays and decorations. 90-95 DAYS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622069207412,"sku":"61547","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/61547.webp?v=1729088110"},{"product_id":"large_and_small_mix_gourds_","title":"Large \u0026 Small Gourd Seed Mix","description":"Gourds are some of the most rewarding vines to grow—and with the Large and Small Gourd Seed Mix, it's easy to grow a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors. This mix will add color and interest to fall decorations and centerpieces. It's also great for arts and crafts. They're great to decorate and paint—or allow to dry and then use for crafting. Because gourds have a long growing season, many gardeners start gourd seeds indoors and transplant to the garden in the spring. The vigorous and spreading gourd vines may be grown on a trellis. 80-100 DAYS","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622078611828,"sku":"15192","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/15192.webp?v=1729088480"},{"product_id":"lunch-lady-gourd","title":"Lunch Lady Gourd","description":"One of the most unique decorative gourds available, Lunch Lady Gourd produces a wide assortment of gourds in various shapes, sizes and colors—and all are graced with wonderful warts. The large gourds have hard shells, giving them a very long storage life. The ornamental gourd colors can include shades of white, cream, yellow, tan, orange, and green with many of them speckled, spotted, banded and striped. Whether growing gourds for market or for yourself, Lunch Lady Gourd is sure to please. To show off these spectacular gourds while they're growing—and to save space—we recommend growing them on a trellis or arbor. 100 DAYS.","brand":"Gurneys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622081233268,"sku":"82054","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/8676\/9195\/files\/82054.webp?v=1729088575"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gurneys.live\/collections\/gourds.oembed","provider":"Gurneys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}