Ornamental Gourd ‘Baby Boo’ – Mini White Gourds for Charming Displays

‘Baby Boo’ (Cucurbita pepo) produces small, round, pure white gourds with smooth skin. Their miniature size and bright color make them ideal for autumn décor, table displays, and craft projects. Easy to grow and long-lasting after harvest, these gourds add a playful, elegant touch to any seasonal arrangement.

What Makes It Special

• Miniature, smooth, pure white gourds

• Perfect for whimsical autumn décor

• Long-lasting after harvest

• Ideal for crafts and seasonal arrangements

Key Features

• Trailing vines up to 3 m

• Annual – grown for ornamental fruit

• Harvest in late summer to autumn

• Stores well for months after curing

• Thrives in warm, sunny conditions

Ideal For

• Autumn and Halloween decorations

• Table centerpieces and wreaths

• Craft projects and DIY décor

• Garden displays with a unique twist

Sowing

• Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct when soil warms

• Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep

• Germination: 7–10 days at 20–25°C

• Space 90–120 cm apart in full sun, fertile soil

• Water consistently and mulch for best growth