Fast growing vines quickly cover trellises, wrap around trees, continue growing! Needs a lot of space like a pumpkin. A beautiful and fascinating plant to grow which adults and kids will love! The gourds can be used as arts and crafts projects; made into birdhouses, feeders, baskets, dishes, planters and more! The vines require a long hot growing season of about 90 - 100 days so it is advisable to start them early indoors. Related to Opo squash and long melon scientific name : Cucurbitaceae - Lagenaria 10 Heirloom Seeds