Planting gourds

Discover how to plant gourd seeds indoors and in the garden and harvest hard-shell gourds at the end of the growing season. Growing gourds is fun, whether you grow them for making a birdhouse or using ornamental gourds for decoration. #grow #gourds #seed

Growing gourds vertically on a trellis, fence or arbor is a great way to save space in your garden. Here's how to grow gourd vines vertically.

How to Grow Gourds

Find out when to plant ornamental gourds in your garden. Birdhouse and dipper gourds are hard-shell or Lagenaria varieties, while daisy and spoon gourds are soft-shell or Cucurbita types. If you have a short growing season, start gourd seeds indoors in early spring. #planting #gourds #garden

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

Learn how to grow gourd plants in a container in your garden or patio and use birdhouse gourds to create fun projects at the end of the growing season. Plant a luffa or bottle gourd in a pot with a trellis since this plant is a climber and give it lots of TLC. #growing #gourds #container

Find out all about growing gourds at home. Ornamental gourds are cucurbits related to melons and squash. Gourd plants grow best on a trellis. They love heat and have a long growing season. Makemake birdhouses from hard-shell gourds, and sponges from luffa gourds. #growing #gourds

Discover the top Cucurbita pepo gourd species like the Luffa, Calabash, dipper, and bottle gourd and turn them into beautiful birdhouses and instruments. This guide compares popular gourds, like the Lagenaria siceraria, and tells you exactly how they differ from acorn squash. #identify #gourd #uses

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

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