Caveman’s Club Gourd – Unique Club-Shaped Ornamental Gourds

The Caveman’s Club Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) produces large, club-shaped gourds with a striking, rustic appearance. Perfect for autumn décor, crafting, and garden displays, these unusual gourds are easy to grow and make a bold statement in any arrangement or DIY project.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive large club shape

• Rustic, natural appearance

• Long-lasting when dried

• Ideal for creative décor and craft projects

Key Features

• Vines can grow up to 6 m

• Annual – grown for ornamental fruit

• Harvest in late summer to autumn

• Stores well for months after drying

• Thrives in warm, sunny conditions

Ideal For

• Autumn and seasonal décor

• Large-scale craft projects

• Garden displays and statement pieces

• DIY birdhouses, containers, or artistic projects

Sowing

• Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct after frost risk passes

• Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space 120–150 cm apart in full sun, fertile soil

• Provide trellis support for climbing vines