Growing gourds

Find out how to grow gourds from seed indoors before the last frost and outside in the garden. Learn plant care tips for a healthy harvest.

Ornamental gourds are easy to grow and add color and texture to your garden. Available in an array of shades, shapes, and sizes – they're perfect for brightening up the backyard or decorating your fall table. Learn about the different varieties and discover our 7 favorites with Gardener's Path. #gourds #gardenerspath

How to Grow Gourds

Learn when to plant gourds in your USDA hardiness zone. In warm climates, sow seeds after the last frost, or start them indoors in spring.

Birdhouse gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) are fun plants for the whole family. Learn how to start them from seed and train the twisting vines on arbors and trellises for a homegrown hideaway, then watch blossoms give way to hard-shelled hanging fruit that's perfect for making decorative homes for the birds. Read more now. #gourds #birdhouses #vines #gardenerspath

Become the master of the growing season by learning about companion plants. Turn marigolds, turnips, and chives into powerful companions for your gourds and keep pests like aphids away while helping your gourds grow. #gourds #companion #planting #gardening

Everything about how to successfully grow gourds, how to save seeds, eat them and turn them into various objects. #gourds #gardening

Did you know you can grow loofah sponges in garden beds and containers? Learn all the facts on growing loofah gourds from seed to harvest.

TYPES OF GOURDS TO GROW. Gourds are available in different colors, sizes, and shapes. There are different types of gourds generally found in the world.

Growing gourds is fun and there are many things you can do with them. We grow bushel gourds, birdhouse gourds, and luffa gourds every year.