Gourd Seed Collection – Dipper Gourds & Luffa (Loofah) Gourds for Crafting, Utility & Eco-Friendly Uses

Discover the practical and creative possibilities of gourds with the Gourd Seed Collection from Survival Garden Seeds. This two-variety assortment includes Dipper Gourds and Luffa (Loofah) Gourds—both vigorous, warm-season plants that grow long, impressive fruits ideal for crafting, household use, and sustainable living projects. These gourds thrive in full sun and can be grown on the ground or trellised to encourage straighter, more uniform shapes. Dipper Gourds develop distinctive long handles—up to 2 feet in length—with a rounded base that can be dried, hollowed, and shaped into water dippers, ladles, decorative crafts, or birdhouses. Luffa Gourds offer edible young fruits that cook similarly to okra, and when fully mature and dried, they can be peeled into natural, reusable kitchen and bath sponges. Varieties Included in the Gourd Seed Collection: Dipper Gourd: Produces large, long-handled fruits with a bulbous end, reaching up to 2 feet long and 5 inches wide. Once dried, the ha