The 8-inch fruit looks just like giant apples! Very popular as crafts and fall displays; can be painted red or made into birdhouses. Unique and fun to grow; a sure sell at fall markets.110 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Produces good yields of apple-shaped gourds. They grow 6 to 8" by 4" across. Turn from dark green to brown when dried. Excellent for making crafts and birdhouses. An excellent choice for home gardens. The Big Apple is a gourd that is great for ornamental uses. This gourd plant produces 8-inch fruit that looks just like giant apples, hence its name! This gourd is great for crafts and fall displays. Big Apple can also be painted red or made into birdhouses.
