{"product_id":"warted-gourd-seeds-mixed-cucurbita-pepo-small-decorative-gourds","title":"Warted Gourd Seeds Mixed | Cucurbita pepo Small Decorative Gourds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e 'Small Fruited Warted Mix'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Colourful mixture of small ornamental gourds with fascinating warted shapes and patterns\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Fascinating mixture of small, naturally warted ornamental gourds\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Wide variety of shapes, colours, stripes and patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Excellent for autumn, harvest and Halloween decorations\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Mature fruits can be dried and kept for long-lasting displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Vigorous plants produce an abundant and highly varied seasonal crop\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Autumn and harvest decorations\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Halloween displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Table arrangements and centrepieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Seasonal crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Kitchen gardens and allotments\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June, after hardening off and once all risk of frost has passed\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June, once the soil is warm and risk of frost has passed\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–October, before the first frost\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender annual\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25°C (68–77°F)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately 15–20 mm (½–¾ in) deep and cover with compost or soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No – seeds are covered for germination\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep compost evenly moist during germination; water regularly during active growth and fruit development\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a warm, sheltered position\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 m (6–10 ft), with vigorous trailing vines\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Sow seeds individually in pots to minimise root disturbance before planting out; place the large seeds on their side when sowing.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Water deeply and consistently during flowering and fruit development, directing water towards the soil rather than over the foliage.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● 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.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54523957936466,"sku":"9087 Warted Gourd Seeds Mixed","price":1.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/9084_558bd268-5a07-4ff5-a1e3-d6971dcc5dd9.jpg?v=1788454660","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/warted-gourd-seeds-mixed-cucurbita-pepo-small-decorative-gourds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}