Grow a garden full of quirky, bumpy treasures!
Warted Blend Gourds are a delightful mix of funky shapes, textures, and colors, each one a surprise! These ornamental gourds are perfect for fall decorating, crafting, and adding a playful twist to your autumn harvest.
Variety: Warted Blend (Cucurbita pepo)
Growth Habit: Vigorous, vining warm-season annual
Height: Vines reach 10–12 feet
Color: Mixed shades with bumpy, textured skin
Planting Conditions: Full sun; direct sow after last frost
Harvest Timeline: 90–100 days
Uses: Fall décor, painting, crafts, centerpieces
Fun Fact: The “warts” are completely natural and give each gourd its own personality, no two are alike!
This blend is a dream for crafters and fall decorators. Their wild shapes and textures make them perfect for painting, arranging, or simply piling into a rustic basket for a festive centerpiece. Kids love their oddball looks, and gardeners love the surprise of seeing what each vine produces. It’s like growing your own patch of autumn magic!
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and rich, well-drained soil are ideal.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant 1 inch deep, spacing 3 feet apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil moist but not soggy, especially during fruit development.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Allow vines to sprawl freely or guide them along a fence or trellis.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when gourds are firm and fully colored. Cure in a warm, dry place for long-lasting use.
