Ornamental Gourd
Daisy Gourd is a high-yielding, open-pollinated squash from the Cucurbita pepo family that produces a colorful, unique mix of gourds in a compact growth habit. Hardy across zones 3-10, it matures in about 95 days and thrives in full sun with moderate water. These gourds are grown primarily for display and decorative use, harvested when fully colored and cured for long-lasting fall arrangements.
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Moderate
3-10
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This variety delivers an impressive array of colorful gourds from a single seed packet, each with its own distinct character and hue. The compact growth habit means it fits into smaller garden spaces or containers, while the open-pollinated genetics let you save seeds year after year. With just 95 days to maturity, you'll have mature gourds ready for harvest and curing well before the first hard frost, making it reliable even in shorter growing seasons.
Daisy Gourds are grown for decorative display and fall arrangements. After harvest and curing, they're sealed with furniture polish to create long-lasting seasonal décor. The colorful mix of shapes and sizes makes them popular for autumn centerpieces, harvest festivals, and home decorating.
Sow 2-3 seeds per 2-inch container or plug flat about 3 weeks before your transplant date. If growing the mixed variety, sort seeds by shape and size before sowing, grouping similar seeds in each cell to increase your chances of obtaining the full range of fruit types. Thin to 1 plant per container using scissors once seedlings emerge.
Harden off plants for 4-7 days before transplanting. After the danger of frost has passed, transplant outdoors according to spacing recommendations for each variety within the mix.
Harvest when the gourd color is fully developed and stems are dry, but before the first hard frost. Cut gourds from the vine with a small portion of stem attached. After harvest, cure the gourds out of direct sunlight at 80-85°F with good air ventilation for 5-7 days to harden the skin and prepare them for storage and display use.
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