Description
Caveman’s Club Gourd Seeds 5337.
Distinctive Heirloom Featuring Large, Club-Shaped Gourds Perfect for Crafting and Drying.
Caveman’s Club Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a remarkable open-pollinated heirloom vine grown for its massive, primitive club-shaped fruits. Reaching 45 cm to over 1 m in length under long growing seasons, the green, knobby-looking gourds dry to a light, durable, woody texture. The sprawling vines grow 15 to 30 cm in height and spread vigorously, producing unusual gourds that can be carved, painted, or crafted into rustic decorations, musical instruments, and garden displays. Training vines onto a sturdy trellis keeps the ripening fruits off the ground for cleaner, perfectly straight growth.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5337
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Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
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Type: Open-Pollinated Annual Vine
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Plant Height: 15–30 cm (Vines spread vigorously)
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Fruit Size: 45 cm to 1 m long
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 10–11 seeds per packet (5–7 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Caveman’s Club Gourds thrive in warm weather and require full sun, generous compost, and protection from root disturbance when starting early.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in late May or June once the soil has warmed thoroughly. Sow seeds 2.5 cm deep in raised hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill.
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Indoor Starting: In shorter growing zones, start seeds indoors 3 weeks before your outdoor transplant date. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots that can be set directly into the garden, as gourd roots resent transplant shock.
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Care & Trellising: Amend garden beds with rich compost before planting. For cleaner, unblemished fruits and straight necks, train vines up a sturdy, heavy-duty trellis.
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Harvesting & Handling: Harvest ripe gourds before the first hard frost when the shells become firm and no longer yield to hand pressure. Cut fruits from the vine with shears leaving a short stem section, handling carefully to avoid bruising or cracking the shell.
Why Caveman’s Club Gourd Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want a conversation-starting crop for dried crafts, garden projects, or seasonal fall displays, Caveman’s Club Gourd is an outstanding choice. Its unique fruit shape, impressive length, and durable cured shells make it a favourite for home crafters and heirloom gourd collectors across Canada.
