Grow Green Wooly Bear Gourd Seeds, a fun and unusual ornamental gourd variety known for its fuzzy, hair-covered skin and compact shape. Popular for fall decorations, crafting, displays, and novelty gardening, this gourd stands out with its hairy, caterpillar-like texture and vibrant green color. Wooly Bear gourds make eye-catching additions to home gardens and seasonal décor.
These Non-GMO Wooly Bear Gourd Seeds grow on vigorous climbing vines that perform well on fences, trellises, garden arches, and elevated supports. Not intended for eating, this ornamental gourd is valued for unique visual appeal and creative display uses.
Features
- Unique fuzzy, hairy green gourd for decorative use.
- Non-GMO ornamental variety; not grown for food.
- Ideal for fall decor, craft projects, and displays.
- Grows well on trellises, fences, and garden arches.
- Compact-size gourds with novelty appeal.
- Vigorous vines provide abundant decorative harvests.
- Fun choice for creative gardeners and seasonal décor growers.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Green Wooly Bear Gourd
- Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo (ornamental type)
- Plant Type: Warm-season ornamental climbing vine
- Growth Habit: Vining plant producing fuzzy gourds
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Edibility: Not edible; decorative only
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 as summer crop
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 85–110 days
- Fruit Characteristics: Small, hairy, novelty green gourds
- Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Regular watering at soil base
- Support Needed: Trellis or fence strongly recommended
- Growth Advantage: Unique visual appeal; abundant ornamental yield
Planting Guide
- Direct sow outdoors after frost when soil is fully warm.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Provide strong support such as a trellis or fence.
- Grow in full sun for best color and vine strength.
- Water at soil level; avoid overwatering.
- Harvest when gourds are firm and fully developed.
- Allow gourds to dry for long-lasting decorative use.
- Do not consume; this gourd is ornamental only.
- Perfect for autumn displays, crafting, or novelty gifts.
