Cherokee Heirloom Mixed Gourd Seeds (8-10 seeds per pack)

✨ What it is

A special mixed packet of heirloom gourd seeds grown, saved, and stewarded from seedlines entrusted to our family through the Cherokee Nation Seed Bank and the Meskwaki Nation. These seeds carry generations of agricultural tradition, cultural memory, and practical craft use — passed on with deep respect and continued on our farmstead.

Each pack contains a hand-selected assortment of 4–6 different gourd varieties, all grown and saved from our fields. Perfect for gardeners who want a diverse, exciting mix or for homesteaders interested in growing gourds for bowls, ladles, birdhouses, crafts, and art.

🌱 What’s inside

Each pack includes 8–10 seeds, made up of a mix of these heirloom varieties:

• Dipper gourds (long-handled, great for ladles + scoops)
• Luffa gourds (grows bath and kitchen sponges!)
• Birdhouse gourds (classic round bodies for crafting)
• Bowl gourds (ideal for sanding and finishing into vessels)
• Dinosaur gourds (whimsical, unique shapes)
• Apple gourds (adorable decorative variety)
• And possibly more, depending on the year’s harvest

Every packet is a surprise assortment — no two are ever the same.

🌿 Why you’ll love them

• True heirloom seeds with Cherokee & Meskwaki lineage
• Saved from gourds hand-grown on our Missouri farm
• Excellent mix for crafting, homesteading, and traditional arts
• Fun, diverse assortment that grows beautifully on trellises
• A meaningful way to grow plants with cultural depth & history
• Perfect for gardeners who enjoy variety and creativity

📦 What’s included

• 1 packet containing 8–10 mixed seeds
• Seeds from 4–6 different heirloom gourd varieties
• Seed-saving notes + variety overview
• A continuation of Indigenous agricultural traditions

🌞 How to grow

• Plant after the last frost
• Choose full sun and rich soil
• Provide a strong trellis — gourds love to climb
• Allow gourds to fully dry before harvesting
• Save seeds to continue the lineage forward

❤️ Sweet conclusion

These mixed gourd seeds carry story, strength, and heritage. Growing them is a beautiful way to continue a tradition that stretches far beyond our farm — into the hands of the tribes who stewarded them long before us. We’re honored to pass them on to your garden.