Ornamental Gourd Comparison Chart

Comparison Chart of Ornamental Gourd Varieties
Variety Genus/Species Days Wt. Range Spacing* Features
Autumn Wings Blend Cucurbita pepo 95 8–12 Oz. 18–24” Assortment of deeply winged, warted pears and other shapes.
Bottle or Birdhouse Lagenaria siceraria 125 10–12 Lb. 36–48” Classic type for crafting.
Daisy Gourd Cucurbita pepo 95 5–8 Oz. 24” Daisy pattern on top of fruit. Developed by Larry Eckler of Niles, MI.
Dinosaur Gourd Lagenaria siceraria 125 3½Lb. 36–48” Lustrous green skin with distinct ridges for a reptilian appearance. Can be dried like a bottle gourd.
Gremlins Cucurbita pepo 95 1–¼Lb. 24” Daisy pattern on top of fruit. Developed by Larry Eckler of Niles, MI.
Harrowsmith Select Cucurbita pepo 95 8–12 Oz. 18–24” Mix of diverse shapes and bold fall colors. Developed by Jim Harvey.
Hoargarth Cucurbita pepo 90 3½–5 Lb. 36–48” Eye-catching, warty orange fruit with “black” batwing patterning and whimsical twisted stems.
Luffa Gourd Luffa aegyptiaca 125 1–1½ Lb. 36–48” Grow your own all-natural sponges.
*In-row spacing suggestions are for beds spaced 6–12" apart.

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