Spinning Gourd

(Cucurbita pepo) (aka Dancing Gourd) Originally from Hickman County, Tennessee where years ago children would “bring’em” to school and spin them around on their desks. As far as we know, there is not a smaller gourd when fully mature, they never get larger than 2” long. Extremely hard-shelled when dried. Great for painting and crafts. Still a hit with children and adults alike. Vines are long and very productive.