Gourd Seeds
from the Digital Raingardens Online Seed Catalog

Grow your own decorations for autumn.

RGS041 Big Apple Gourd

Looks very much like a big green apple reaching 5-7" across. Dries well and has great potential for crafts. Package of 5 seeds $2.95

RGS040 Dolphin Gourd

Also known as Maranka and Turtle Gourd, it is a glossy, dark green swan shaped with unique raised ridges, somewhat resembling a turtle's shell. Package of 5 seeds $1.95

RGS042 Indian Serpent Gourd

Actually an unusual cucumber with long, white speckled fruits that resembles snakes. Long used in India and the orient as a vegetable, quite delicious when young. Roots and seeds are also used to expel worms and treat diarrhea and syphilis. Package of 5 seeds $2.50

RGS001 Miniature Luffa

A miniature version of the popular dishcloth gourd producing 2" spherical shaped fruits on smaller vines. Package of 5 seeds $1.95

RGS002 Bottle Gourd

The legendary bulb shaped gourd used so widely for decorations. Dries to a buff brown. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS003 Spoon Gourd

Colorful. Small ball at one end perfect for hollowing out to use as a spoon. Package of 20 seeds $1.95

RGS004 Penguin Gourd

A favorite with craftsmen, 12 inches long by 5 inches wide. Package of 15 seeds $1.95

RGS005 Snake Gourd

A favorite from England. An Excellent climber with long, curved, gray-green fruits that turn bright orange when mature. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS006 Shenot, Crown of Thorns

Upright spikes give this unusual plant a crown-like appearance. Colors range through cream, yellow, orange and green, some striped. Package of 15 seeds $1.95

RGS007 Small Flat Striped

Flattened oval, with white to yellow with dark green stripes. Very decorative. Package of 20 seeds $1.95

RGS008 Orange Gourd

Round, smooth bright orange 2+ to 3" gourds, perfect for fall decorations. Package of 15 seeds $1.95

RGS009 Nest Egg Gourd

Beautiful, white oblong small gourds resembling eggs. Great for painting and decorations. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS010 Long Handle Dipper Gourd

Beautiful gourd with curved long handle, used for dippers in the past and for birdhouses in the present. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS011 Striped Pear Gourd

Pear shaped with full stripes. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS012 Small Fruited Mix Gourds

Wonderful blend of types for drying and ornamental uses. Package of 20 seeds $1.95

RGS013 Turk's Turban Gourd

Large Aladdin type gourd. Bright red-orange turban with white and green cap. Package of 15 seeds $1.95

RGS014 Miniature Turk's Turban Gourd

A very attractive miniature version of the famous Turk's Turban. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS015 Speckled Swan Gourd

Smooth, dark green/mottled cream. Curved neck, swan head shaped. Should be picked when young for best shape and color. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS017 Mini Red Turban Gourd

Similar to Aladdin, but without a striped cap. Turban is pure scarlet, body is white. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS018 Striped Crown of Thorns

Multi-colored, striped version of the Crown of Thorns. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS020 Cave Man's Club Gourd

Knobby, long handled club shaped gourd. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS021 Powder Horn Gourd

Much like the calabash gourd, but usually more powder horn defined shape. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS022 Long Siphon Gourd

Extra long 36 inch hollow handle with 10 inch diameter ball end. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS023 Water Jug Gourd

Huge gourd with hourglass shape, very ornamental. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS026 Small Warted Mixture Gourds

A mixture of favorite small warted gourds in an exceptional array of colors and shapes including bi-colors for craft use. Package of 40 seeds $1.95

RGS027 Small Mixture Gourds

Beautiful patterns, sizes, shapes and colors. Small fruits are fine for table decorations, fresh or dried. Package of 40 seeds $1.95

RGS028 Large Mixture Gourds

Various sizes for birdhouses, dippers and other crafting project. Package of 40 seeds $1.95

RGS029 Birdhouse Gourd

A ball shaped gourd with a long neck, very popular for creating natural birdhouses. Package of 20 seeds, $1.95

RGS030 Orange Warted Gourd

Small orange gourd covered with warts. Good fall decoration. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS031 Luffa Sponge Gourd

The ever popular dishcloth, bath sponge gourd. Should be grown on trellis. Package of 15 seeds $1.95

RGS032 Miniature Bottle Gourd

A lovely decorative gourd with the same shape as the familiar bottle gourd, but only half the size. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS033 Pear Bicolor Gourd

Pear shaped hard and smooth fruit with lower half green, upper half yellow to buff. Package of 15 seeds $1.95

RGS034 Bushel Gourd

Kettle shaped fruits growing to 20" wide, makes wonderful baskets or containers. Very limited supply of seeds. Package of 5 seeds $2.50

RGS035 Canteen Gourd

A new type of ornamental gourd with a unique canteen/wheel shape. Excellent ornamental appeal. Package of 5 seeds $1.95

RGS050 Tobacco Box or Sugar Bowl Gourd

A flattened round gourd with a slight taper at the stem end, as name suggests, used in days gone by as a sugar bowl or tobacco box. Package of 5 seeds $2.95

RGS051 Martinghouse Gourd

The favorite of all gourds for making birdhouses. Similar to small kettle gourd with large bulb on bottom and tapered stem end. Package of 5 seeds $2.95

RGS052 100 lb. Bushel Gourd

The biggest variety of bushel gourd we've ever seen. Not sure about the weight, but given the right growing conditions, this old heirloom variety can produce monster gourds up to and over 3 feet across! Package of 3 seeds $2.95

RGS073 Baby's Bottle Gourd

This seems to be one of the crafter's favorites. Shaped like a baby bottle, about 8" in length. Package of 5 seeds $2.95

Loofah Sponges
The Loofah Gourd is a member of the Cucurbitaceae ( Gourd ) family. The Loofah is spelled several different ways, i.e., Lofah, Luffa or Lufa. It's commonly known as the Washrag Gourd. It is the only plant known that can be raised and used as a sponge. The sponges are very versatile in that they can be used for bathing, washing dishes or scrubbing. The Loofah is widely used for bathing to invigorate the skin as well as gift giving and crafts. It is a very fast growing annual that produce vines up to twelve feet or more. The vines can grow over 20 ft. high in trees and produce dozens of gourds per plant.

When fully matured, peel off the dried and crisp outer shell to expose the fibrous sponge. To clean a Loofah, wash it in clean water and then soak it in a solution of bleach and water and allow to dry in the sun. Loofah sponges will last a long time if washed and allowed to dry after each use.

LUF112 RACHEL'S GROW-YOUR-OWN Loofah SPONGE KIT

Growing your own Loofah sponges is really very easy to do. Each kit contains 25 seeds of Luffa cylindrica known as the common Loofah sponge. These produce the large Loofah sponges grown around the world. We also include 25 seeds of Luffa "Harita" which is one of the best commercially grown hybrid varieties available. This variety will produce loads of uniform shape and sized fruits. Complete planting and growing instructions included, along with tips on harvesting, drying, cleaning and even selling your sponge harvest. $7.95

Luffa Seeds

RGS031 Common Luffa Sponge Gourd

The ever popular dishcloth, bath sponge gourd. Should be grown on trellis. Package of 15 seeds $1.95

RGS085 Oriental Miniature Luffa

Loofah acutangula. This variety of Luffa is more known in the Orient. Its leaves are angled and its 1" fruits are 10 angled. Young fruits are eaten like squash, older fruits are dried and used as dishrags. Becoming very popular as a craft item. Package of 10 seeds $2.50

Edible Gourd Varieties

RGS024 Edible Italian Snake Gourd

A long, twisting gourd that is delicious when young, and cooked like squash. Package of 10 seeds $1.95

RGS086 Karela Indian Bitter Gourd

55 days. The fruit is dark green, about 7 inches long and uniform in shape. The skin is thick with good teething. Very productive. Package of 5 seeds $1.95

RGS087 Surekha Ridge Hybrid Gourd

55 days. Produces very attractive, tender, thin ridged gourds. Fruits are 14 inches long and weigh 4-5 ounces. Can be eaten raw like a cucumber, or in salads and stir frys. Package of 5 seeds $1.95

 

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