What Type Of Gourds Are Used

Question

I planted gourds in the hopes of painting ornaments, but they are already 12 inches long What kind of gourd seeds should I have planted? Thank you

Answer 1

Use the small, ornamental gourds such as Tennessee spinning gourds or daisy gourds. Bottle gourds are more useful for outdoor projects. Here are craft ideas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/gourd-ornaments.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/gourd/using-decorative-gourds.htm