Bule Gourd (Certified Organic)

Grown by Twin Oaks Seed Farm – 140 days – Lagenaria siceraria

Good production of volleyball-sized gourds on vigorous vines that are very resistant to Downy Mildew. Has stood out as the most DM resistant in several years of trials and growouts at Twin Oaks Seed Farm. Gourds are covered with warts like an Osage Orange fruit; when dried and washed they turn an attractive chestnut brown. The shell is generally thick, and notably stronger than other gourds – cut in half they make sturdy wooden-like bowls. The contrast of the smooth inside and the warty outside is striking. Takes a long time to cure – most aren’t ready till January or February. Original seedstock came from Seed Savers Exchange; we don’t know the country of origin for the variety. 110 seeds/oz.