Wax Gourd - Benincasa Hispida Vegetable Seeds, Also Known As Winter Melon, Jali Kumra, Home Garden Planting by Heavy Torch, 10 Seeds

Gourds also come from the Cucurbitaceae family, so if you can grow one species, you should be able to grow them all.

Gourds are a warm season crop in the same family as squash, cucumbers, and melons. Native Americans used gourds practically for dishes and containers as well as ornamentally. Growing gourd plants is an interesting pursuit mainly because there are so many different types from which to choose.

Gourd is sometimes used to describe any plant in the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes squash and pumpkins, it's usually referring specifically to two plants: Lagenaria and Cucurbita. Although some species of Cucurbita are edible, others are used for decoration. The size and shape of your ornamental gourds will depend on the variety you grow.

Highlights: Botanical Name: Lagenaria spp. CucurbitaceaeCommon Name: Ornamental GourdPlant Type: Vegetable PlantsLife Cycle: AnnualsSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Type: Loam, Sandy, ClaySoil pH: Between 6.0 to 7.5Rate of growth: Average