Welburn Gourds

Impress you neighbors by growing a giant gourd. Bushel produces gigantic size gourds that can grow up to 5 feet in diameter, the size of a bushel basket, and can weigh as much as 100 lbs.

Very easy to grow in the summer time heat. Dipper gourds have been used for years to dry out and use for many different ideas. Dipper Gourds produce a 12″ long by 5″ in diameter gourd.

Trellising the vines helps to ensure straight necks. Caveman's Club gourd can grow to 18″ long with a narrow handle that ends in an oblong, deeply veined and ridged club. This gourd matures late and should be planted early for best results.

Can also be painted red or made into birdhouses. Produces 8-inch fruit that looks just like giant apples! Great for crafts and fall displays. Big Apple is great for ornamental uses.

Ideal for selling at fall markets for decorating or painting once dried. Speckled Swan is a long-neck, 12-16″, that curves and enlarges at the end to resemble a swan. Beautiful swan shaped gourd.

2,800 seeds/lb.; 10-15 days, 70-75°F. Large Gourd Mix is a consistent mix of large size gourds in all shapes, sizes & colors. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Long Handle Dipper can be used for birdhouses and dippers. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost. When dried, the fibrous flesh can be used for bath sponges. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Apple is a popular apple shaped gourd with crafters and makes an excellent roadside stand product. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Most are grown for their mature shell and unique shapes. They are often tiered along a trellis or fence to save space. Known as luffa or sponge gourd, this native to China is edible when very young.

Most are grown for their mature shell and unique shapes. They are often tiered along a trellis or fence to save space. Pepo 85-110 days. With this wide variety, you'll have head-turning conversation pieces that are vibrantly hued and long lasting.

(10”-15”) Birdhouse gourd is a tan, large bottle-shaped fruit with a long neck. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

(9 x 12”) Blister is a light green apple shaped gourd that is covered with warts from the time it is small. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Speckled Swan is a large, medium-green gourd that has a large, round body and a neck that curves back on the body of the gourd. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature...

Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill. Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65°F. They are often tiered along a trellis or fence to save space.

Small Fruited Gourd Mix is a blend of gourd types for drying and ornamental uses. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost. Crafters love its unusual shape. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Our Certified Organic Small Fruited Gourd Mix is a blend of gourd types for drying and ornamental uses. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F. It was used as a toy by Tennessee school children for many generations. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding.

Harvest Wings Bush F1 Hybrid gourd has a bush habit that allows for increased production in the field. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding. Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature is 72°F.

Most are grown for their mature shell and unique shapes. They are often tiered along a trellis or fence to save space. Siceraria 95 days. With this wide variety, you'll have head-turning conversation pieces that are vibrantly hued and long lasting.

Start outdoors after last frost. Vines spread 12 ft. This unusual and hard-to-find gourd resembles a goose, hence its name! Beautiful fresh or dried for attractive fall and winter decorations.

Vines spread 12 ft. Attractive fall and winter decorations. Large, bottle-shaped fruits make novel bird houses.

Store in dry, well-ventilated area until completely dried (3-6 months) prior to crafting use.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.