Warted Gourd Seeds Mixed | Cucurbita pepo Small Decorative Gourds

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Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fruited Warted Mix'
Colourful mixture of small ornamental gourds with fascinating warted shapes and patterns

Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fruited Warted Mix' is a wonderfully varied ornamental gourd mixture producing an assortment of small, unusually shaped fruits covered with distinctive bumps and warty textures. The mix develops a colourful selection of yellow, orange, cream, green and multicoloured fruits, often displaying attractive stripes, patches and contrasting markings.

Fast-growing trailing plants produce decorative fruits from late summer into autumn, making this mixture particularly popular for seasonal displays, table decorations, harvest arrangements and autumn crafts. Once fully mature and properly dried, the hard-skinned gourds can remain decorative for months. Their unpredictable combination of shapes, colours and patterns means every harvest offers something different.

Why You'll Love It

● Fascinating mixture of small, naturally warted ornamental gourds

● Wide variety of shapes, colours, stripes and patterns

● Excellent for autumn, harvest and Halloween decorations

● Mature fruits can be dried and kept for long-lasting displays

● Vigorous plants produce an abundant and highly varied seasonal crop

Ideal For

● Autumn and harvest decorations

● Halloween displays

● Table arrangements and centrepieces

● Seasonal crafts

● Kitchen gardens and allotments

How to Sow & Grow (UK)
Sow indoors: April–May
Plant out: May–June, after hardening off and once all risk of frost has passed
Direct outdoors: May–June, once the soil is warm and risk of frost has passed
Harvest: September–October, before the first frost
Life cycle: Frost-tender annual
Germination temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)
Average germination time: 5–10 days
Depth: Sow approximately 15–20 mm (½–¾ in) deep and cover with compost or soil
Light required: No – seeds are covered for germination
Moisture: Keep compost evenly moist during germination; water regularly during active growth and fruit development
Environment: Full sun in a warm, sheltered position
Soil type: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil
Plant spacing: Approximately 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
Mature spread: Approximately 2–3 m (6–10 ft), with vigorous trailing vines
Expert Growing Tips

● Sow seeds individually in pots to minimise root disturbance before planting out; place the large seeds on their side when sowing.

● Provide plenty of growing space or train vigorous vines over a sturdy trellis or support to make the developing ornamental fruits easier to see and harvest.

● Water deeply and consistently during flowering and fruit development, directing water towards the soil rather than over the foliage.

● Allow fruits to mature fully on the plant until the skin becomes hard and the stems begin to dry, then harvest before the first frost.

● For long-lasting decorations, cure harvested gourds in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place. Properly matured and dried fruits can retain their colour and shape for an extended period.

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