Ornamental gourd 'Nest Egg'

Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera

How to grow Ornamental gourd 'Nest Egg'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Leave the gourds in the garden as long as there is life in the vines.1

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Nest Egg is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date.

Growing Nest Egg from seed

Transplanting Nest Egg

Nest Egg is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Nest Egg

Other Names for Ornamental gourd 'Nest Egg'

Japanese Nest Egg Gourd,

Footnotes

1 naturehills.com/gourd-ornamental-nest-egg