Ornamental Gourd ‘Small Spoon’ – Unique Spoon-Shaped Mini Gourds

‘Small Spoon’ (Cucurbita pepo) produces charming, spoon-shaped miniature gourds with a smooth, glossy surface. Perfect for autumn décor, craft projects, and tabletop displays, these quirky gourds are easy to grow and long-lasting, adding a playful, rustic touch to seasonal arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive spoon-shaped mini gourds

• Smooth, glossy surface in natural autumn shades

• Long-lasting after harvest

• Adds a whimsical touch to décor and crafts

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 full sun and fertile soil

Ideal For

• Autumn and Thanksgiving décor

• Craft projects and DIY arrangements

• Table centerpieces and seasonal displays

• Garden displays with unique shapes

Sowing

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

• Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep

• Germination: 7–10 days at 20–25°C

• Space 90–120 cm apart in sunny, fertile soil

• Water regularly and mulch for best growth