Gourds include the fruits of some flowering plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae, particularly Cucurbita and Lagenaria. The term refers to a number of species and subspecies, many with …

Sep 17, 2025 · Learn the difference between gourds, squash, and pumpkins, explore unique types like bottle, snake, and luffa gourds, and get expert tips for growing, harvesting, and …

Jan 22, 2025 · Types of gourds come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Find the best ones to grow in your garden, how to harvest gourds, and what to use them for.

Jan 30, 2024 · Descriptions and pictures of various types of gourds, including ornamental, sponge, bottle, and edible gourds, will help you recognize and choose the best gourd plants …

Gourd, any of the hard-shelled fruits of certain members of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Many gourds are cultivated as ornamentals, decorations, or food crops, and some can be …

Oct 15, 2024 · Gourds come in many different shapes and sizes with bland and sometimes bitter flavors. Here are 15 types of gourds to grow with ways to use them. Want more gardening …

Sep 4, 2025 · Gourds are one of the first plants ever cultivated. They were grown not only as a food source, but perhaps primarily to make eating utensils and make portable storage …

Gourds are monoecious meaning that each plant bears both male and female flowers. They are pollinated by insects. Gourds should be planted in full sun in a fertile, well-drained soil with a …

Sep 23, 2025 · Gourds are hard-shelled, non-edible fruits related to pumpkins and squashes. There are 975 species of gourds, with common types including bottle and snake gourds. …

Jan 7, 2023 · Pumpkins and decorative gourds both live within the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, but are different genuses and/or species. Pumpkins are generally edible, while decorative …