Variety characteristics:

• W1466 Apple Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a vigorous ornamental vine producing distinctive pale green fruits with a rounded, apple-like form. The source size reference is approximately 2.8–4.3 inches in diameter, making these compact hard-shell gourds especially appealing for seasonal displays, small craft projects and creative garden installations.
The rapidly climbing vines can be trained over sturdy trellises, arbors and tunnels to create a lush summer screen. White flowers add ornamental interest before the developing fruits begin hanging beneath the foliage.
Allow the gourds to mature fully on the vine for the strongest shells. Once thoroughly cured, the lightweight natural forms can be painted, carved, wood-burned or pierced for decorative projects. They can also be adapted as miniature planters and decorative birdhouse-style crafts.