Bushel Basket Gourd – Lagenaria siceraria Seeds | 240 Count | Giant Heirloom Hard Shell Gourd | Open Pollinated Bulk

Grow large-scale, craft-quality gourds with Bushel Basket Gourd seeds (Lagenaria siceraria). This heirloom, open-pollinated variety produces massive 30–50 lb hard-shell gourds traditionally dried and crafted into sturdy baskets, containers, birdhouses, and decorative pieces.

With approximately 125 days to maturity, these vigorous vines can stretch 20–30 feet and thrive in long, warm growing seasons. This 240-seed bulk pack is ideal for market growers, homesteads, craft farms, fall décor production, and serious gourd growers seeking higher yields.

Bushel Basket Gourds are prized for their thick shells, excellent curing ability, and classic utility shape—perfect for carving, wood-burning, painting, sealing, and long-term decorative use.

You will receive:
✔️ 240 Bushel Basket Gourd seeds
✔️ Heirloom open-pollinated variety
✔️ Clearly labeled bulk seed packaging
✔️ Complete sowing instructions
✔️ Secure shipping

🌱 Growing Information
Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Common Name: Bushel Basket Gourd
Plant Type: Annual warm-season vine
Days to Maturity: ~125 days
Fruit Size: 30–50 lbs
Vine Length: 20–30 ft
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate, consistent moisture
USDA Zones: 3–10 (plant after frost danger passes)

Plant once soil is fully warmed—about the same time as corn planting. Provide generous space for vines to sprawl or use strong trellising support. Rich, well-drained soil promotes maximum fruit size.

💡 Grower Tip: Thin to the strongest plants per hill and limit fruit per vine for larger, thicker-shelled gourds.

🎃 Harvest & Curing
Harvest before hard frost when stems turn brown and dry. Cure in a well-ventilated space for several months until fully hardened. Properly cured gourds can last indefinitely and are ideal for craft markets and decorative resale.