Cucurbita pepo
1 gram seed packet ~25-30 seeds
Remember spinning tops?
Well this heirloom gourd was grown for just this purpose.
Children would grow, dry and paint these gourds in fantastic colors to watch them spin.
These tiny little 2-5" gourds also make craft and jewelry projects as well.
Great project to get your children involved in the garden.
Harvest and let them completly dry before painting.