{"title":"Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eGourd Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily \u003cem\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eAn annual vine long cultivated across the Americas and Europe, traditionally grown for use as vessels and utensils. Gourds thrive under the same conditions as pumpkins and squash, favouring warmth and rich, well-drained soil. Sow after the danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"362\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eApprox. 3 to 4 seeds per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gourd-large-fruited-mixed-1415","title":"Gourd Large Fruited Mixed Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of Cucurbita maxima varieties regarded as ornamental pumpkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\/sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in well-drained soil. In warm areas, plant in early spring. In cool areas, wait until late spring. Space appropriately for variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649663488218,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_8adae40e-1f1f-4bbe-93e5-85a3092db80c.jpg?v=1754016995"},{"product_id":"gourd-small-warted-2028","title":"Gourd Small Warted Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Warted is an ornamental Gourd producing an entertaining assortment of small fruits covered in distinctive bumps, knobs and warty growths. Fruits develop in a variety of shapes and colours, making each harvest a little different and particularly useful for decorative displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese traditional ornamental gourds have been selected for their unusual forms rather than eating quality. Once mature, the colourful fruits are excellent for autumn displays, table decorations, craft projects and dried arrangements. Their small size makes them particularly easy to work with and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous annual vines with a sprawling habit similar to pumpkins and squash. They can be grown along the ground or trained over a sturdy trellis or fence, where the developing gourds create an attractive display amongst the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best range of shapes and colours, allow several plants to grow if space permits. Fruits intended for decoration should be left on the vine until fully mature and the rind has hardened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 13 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring after frost to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after the last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into warm soil after frost, approximately 20–30 mm deep, or raise in pots and transplant once conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 80–120 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Allow plenty of room for vines to spread or provide a sturdy trellis or fence for climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development. For ornamental use, leave fruits on the vine until fully mature and the stems begin to dry. Harvest with a section of stem attached, then cure in a dry, well-ventilated position before using or storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, Small Warted can cross-pollinate with other \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, including many zucchini, squash, pumpkins and ornamental gourds, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649657360602,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Gourd_SmallWarted.jpg?v=1771465315"},{"product_id":"gourd-cucuzza-2029","title":"Gourd Cucuzza Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucuzza is a remarkable edible form of bottle gourd producing exceptionally long, slender fruits with smooth, pale green skin. Also known as Italian Edible Gourd, Italian Squash and New Guinea Butter Bean, the vigorous vines can produce fruits approaching 1 m long if allowed to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite often being treated like a zucchini in the kitchen, Cucuzza is actually a bottle gourd rather than a squash. For eating, harvest the fruits young, ideally from around 15 cm while the skin is tender and the flesh soft. At this stage they have a mild, delicate flavour and can be sautéed, fried, grilled, added to soups and stews or cooked anywhere you might ordinarily use zucchini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucuzza is particularly associated with southern Italian and Sicilian cooking, where both the young fruits and tender growing tips are traditionally eaten. In Sicily the long gourds are known as \u003cem\u003ecucuzza\u003c\/em\u003e, while the tender shoots and leaves, known as \u003cem\u003etenerumi\u003c\/em\u003e, are used in soups, pasta dishes and other summer cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf fruits are allowed to grow larger, cut them lengthways and remove the developing seeds before cooking. Fully mature fruits eventually develop the hard shell characteristic of \u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e, a species that has been cultivated since ancient times for both food and practical uses. Mature bottle gourds have historically been dried and fashioned into containers, utensils and other household objects in cultures around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are extremely vigorous annual vines and require plenty of room. A strong trellis or arbour is ideal, allowing the long fruits to hang freely and develop straighter. They thrive in the same warm, fertile conditions as pumpkins and squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 3–4 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 13 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring after frost to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after the last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into warm soil after all danger of frost, approximately 20–30 mm deep. Space plants approximately 80–120 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a very sturdy trellis, fence or arbour capable of supporting the vigorous vines and developing fruits. Keep plants consistently watered during flowering and fruit development and provide generous organic matter and nutrition throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zucchini-style use, harvest fruits young and tender from around 15 cm long. Older fruits can still be eaten while the flesh remains tender, but may need peeling and the developing seeds removed. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 55–80 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649657295066,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Gourd_Cucuzzi.jpg?v=1771465336"},{"product_id":"gourd-fig-leaf-2080","title":"Gourd Fig Leaf Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita ficifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFig Leaf Gourd, also known as Shark Fin Melon, is an unusual and remarkably vigorous perennial cucurbit producing large green and white mottled fruits that can reach the size of a watermelon. Its common name comes from the deeply lobed leaves, which resemble those of a fig tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the highlands of the Americas, \u003cem\u003eCucurbita ficifolia\u003c\/em\u003e has a long history of cultivation for food. The mature fruit contains pale, fibrous flesh that separates into fine strands when cooked, giving rise to the name Shark Fin Melon. It is used in soups and savoury dishes as a plant-based substitute for shark fin, particularly in parts of Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young fruits can be cooked as a vegetable, while mature flesh is also traditionally used for sweets, preserves and jams. Young shoots, leaves and flowers are edible when cooked, and the mature seeds can also be roasted and eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are extraordinarily vigorous and prolific, producing long scrambling vines that need considerable room or a very sturdy trellis. Fruits have a hard rind and excellent keeping qualities, allowing mature, undamaged fruit to be stored for an extended period after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most familiar pumpkins and squash, Fig Leaf Gourd can behave as a short-lived perennial where winters are mild and frost-free. Established plants can become considerably more productive in their second and third years. In colder climates it is grown as an annual and should be started early to provide the longest possible growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 5 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer; established plants may overwinter in protected frost-free positions\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Start in early spring and plant out after frost\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Start indoors in early spring and transplant after all danger of frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 20–30 mm deep into pots or directly into warm soil once frost risk has passed. When starting indoors, transplant carefully once conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 1–2 m between plants and provide substantial room for vines to spread. A strong fence, trellis or arbour can be used for support, although the developing fruits become very heavy and need adequate support if grown overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and maintain regular moisture during vigorous growth, flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest young fruits for use as a fresh vegetable or allow them to mature fully for their characteristic fibrous flesh and long storage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting choice for seed savers, \u003cem\u003eCucurbita ficifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a different species from most commonly grown pumpkins and squash and is much less likely to cross with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649656738010,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_4121d27c-48e2-4d19-acca-7d5fc8175040.jpg?v=1754016871"},{"product_id":"gourd-tiny-bottle-1939","title":"Gourd Tiny Bottle Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\/sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow in well-drained soil. 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