Ornamental Gourd can come in a variety of colours, yellow, gold, green, white and orange. These gourds come in all shapes and sizes and often are covered in bumps and warts. Cucurbita pepo is a unique vegetable due to their unusual looks as many gardeners grow them as a decorative vegetable to make their crops unique. Cucurbita pepo can grow to 1-2 feet tall and spread to 2-3 feet wide. The Ornamental Gourd Pumpkin is an annual crop and is easy to grow by seed. Cucurbita Pepo thrives for well-drained soil and full sun for the best results. Cucurbita Pepo can come in vine or bush form and have lobed leaves.

SOWING:

Sow: April-June
Season: Annual
Bloom season: October
Environment: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam
Germination Time: 10-15 days
Temperature: 21 - 25 C / 70 – 75F
Depth: press into the soil 1 inch deep / 2.5 cm
Plant Spacing: 36 inches /  90 cm
Ideal for: Vines & Climbers, Fences & Walls, ground cover