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Caveman's Club Gourd

Caveman's Club Gourd

$399
  • Caveman’s Club Gourd - Heirloom variety.
  • Great for making dipping spoons or other crafts.
  • Long, slender handle with ridged club end.
  • Trellis for a straighter handle.
  • Lagenaria siceraria.
  • 125 days to maturity.
Seeds per Pound:
Treatment: Untreated

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Description

Caveman's Club Gourd is an heirloom, open-pollinated gourd variety that resembles a primitive tool from the past. This variety produces gourds that have a long, slender handle with an enlarged, club end. These gourds average 10-18" long and weigh 7-15 lbs each. Also known as dipper gourds, these are great for making large spoons for dipping. When grown on the ground, the handle will tend to be curved. For a straighter handle, we recommend trellising the plants. This is a late-maturing variety, so plant early for best results.

Growing Information

Gourds may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting seeds every 12" along the intended row. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Gourds can be susceptible to plant diseases like downy mildew and powdery mildew if leaves receive excess moisture. As a result, we recommend using drip irrigation on winter squash to reduce plant moisture and feed plants more effectively. During periods of heavy rainfall, using a fungicide like Liquid Copper can help to alleviate disease pressure as well.

Gourds are a crop that will produce a one-time harvest at the end of the growing season. They should be harvested when plants die back and the fruits obtain their full color. Stem hardness is also an indication of fruit maturity. Once stems harden, fruits are ready for harvest using a set of pruning shears. Once gourds are harvested, remove the plants from the garden to prevent any fungal spores from overwintering and becoming a problem in future years. Proper crop rotation is extremely important with all gourd varieties to reduce disease and pest pressure.

Caveman's Club Gourd Planting Information

Planting Method: direct seed

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/2"

Seed Spacing: 18-24"

Row Spacing: 5-6'

Days to Maturity: 125

Disease Resistance: None