Gourds

Gourds bring playful shape, color, texture, and practical craft value to vigorous warm-season vines. Grow ornamental, bottle, birdhouse, luffa, and heirloom forms for autumn displays, drying, carving, scrubbing, and seed saving.

Plant after the soil is warm, provide strong support where appropriate, and allow fruits to mature fully on the vine. Drying can take weeks or months, depending on the type and size.