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planting gourds from seeds Gourd Grow Kit | Made in USAWhy Growers Trust Seeds In A Cup 100% recyclable eco friendly packaging Hand assembled in Cleveland, Ohio, USA High germination non GMO batch tested seeds All in one kit: seeds, real soil, planter & instructions 100% Growth Guarantee seeds don't sprout? We replace them free Grow Your Own Gourd from Seed The Seeds In A Cup Gourd Grow Kit is a complete seed to sprout system for growing Lagenaria siceraria at home. Curated by Kevin Bruce, expert
Why Growers Trust Seeds In A Cup®
- 100% recyclable eco-friendly packaging
- Hand-assembled in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- High-germination non-GMO batch-tested seeds
- All-in-one kit: seeds, real soil, planter & instructions
- 100% Growth Guarantee — seeds don't sprout? We replace them free
Grow Your Own Gourd from Seed
The Seeds In A Cup® Gourd Grow Kit is a complete seed-to-sprout system for growing Lagenaria siceraria at home. Curated by Kevin Bruce, expert horticulturalist, this kit gives you everything you need to grow gourd right at home from seed. Great for adventurous growers, vertical gardens, and anyone who loves unique plants with big personality.
Rated Difficulty Level 1 (Beginner) — no prior gardening experience needed. Germination typically occurs in 7-14 days under proper conditions. Plants can reach 12-18 inches (vine 10-30 ft) at maturity and thrive in full sun (6-8 hours daily).
What's Included in Your Gourd Grow Kit
- Premium Non-GMO Lagenaria siceraria Seeds — batch-tested for high germination rates (3-8 seeds)
- Real Loose Potting Soil — nutrient-rich growing medium, not compressed coir discs
- Recyclable Planter with Lid — clear lid doubles as a humidity dome for germination and a saucer for drainage
- Step-by-Step Growing Instructions — detailed care guide from seed to transplant, written by Kevin Bruce
No extra supplies needed. Just add water and sunlight.
How to Grow Gourd from Seed: Quick-Start Guide
- Plant: Fill your planter with the included soil. Plant gourd seeds at the depth indicated in your instructions. Mist with water and place the clear lid on top.
- Germinate: Keep soil warm and moist. Seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days. Remove lid once seedlings emerge.
- Grow: Place in full sun (6-8 hours daily). Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Follow the included care guide for feeding and transplant timing.
Gourd Plant Profile
| Scientific Name | Lagenaria siceraria |
| Plant Type | Annual Vine |
| Difficulty Level | Beginner |
| Germination Time | 7-14 days at 70-85F |
| Mature Height | 12-18 inches (vine 10-30 ft) |
| Sunlight Needs | Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 3-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor) |
| Planting Season | Late Spring to Summer |
| Seeds Included | 3-8 seeds |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Seeds In A Cup Gourd Grow Kit?
Every kit includes premium non-GMO Lagenaria siceraria seeds, real loose nutrient-rich potting soil, a recyclable planter with clear humidity lid, and detailed growing instructions written by expert horticulturalist Kevin Bruce. No additional supplies are needed.
How long does gourd take to grow from seed?
Lagenaria siceraria seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days under proper conditions (7-14 days at 70-85F). Plants can reach 12-18 inches (vine 10-30 ft) at full maturity. Growing conditions including light, temperature, and watering will affect growth rate.
Can I grow gourd indoors?
Yes! This kit is designed for indoor growing on windowsills, countertops, and in apartments. Gourd needs full sun (6-8 hours daily) for best results. A south-facing window is ideal. Grow lights can supplement natural light in lower-light spaces.
Where are Seeds In A Cup kits made?
Every Seeds In A Cup® kit is hand-assembled and ships from our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. We are a Made in USA company using American-sourced materials and supporting Midwestern agriculture standards.
What if my seeds don't sprout?
We stand behind every kit with our 100% Growth Guarantee. If your seeds do not germinate, contact our support team and we will send you replacement seeds at no charge. We batch-test all seeds in Cleveland to ensure high germination rates.
About Seeds In A Cup®
Seeds In A Cup® provides complete seed starter kits designed for first-time growers to experienced gardeners. Every kit combines premium loose potting soil, high-germination non-GMO seeds, and clear instructions in 100% recyclable packaging. Hand-assembled in Cleveland, Ohio with a 100% Growth Guarantee.
Expert Guidance: All growing instructions and care guides are developed by Kevin Bruce, expert horticulturalist, ensuring accurate and reliable plant care information you can trust.
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★★★★★ 5
A middle grade read with great messages!
Format: Hardcover
“‘And I learned that being good is a lot more important than looking good.’ I took a deep breath. ‘I know, it sounds like a fridge magnet, but it’s true.’ Me. No filter. Smiling.”
Virtually Me is a clever, heartfelt, realistic fiction middle grade readers will enjoy! Three Jr. High students share their hopes, fears, and deepest secrets as they attend an experimental virtual school during the 2021 pandemic year. Through their experiences, they learn valuable lessons about self acceptance, valuing things other than appearance, reinvention, second chances, and true friendship. It’s a thoughtful story with great messages. There are even references to K-pop!
Bradley, Hunter, and Edelle all have their own reasons for attending virtual school. Ever since having a mean prank pulled on him in 3rd grade, Bradley has withdrawn himself and tried to remain in the background. He longs for friendship and acceptance. His secret dreams of sharing his talent for dancing and love of K-pop remain hidden. Attending virtual school gives him an opportunity to reinvent himself. He can design his avatar any way he wants and create a new, more hip persona.
Hunter is hiding a secret from his friends. He’s experiencing a form of alopecia most likely alopecia areata and is embarrassed about his patchy hair loss. He’s extremely competitive and for one so focused on appearance and winning, this trial is extremely difficult. Virtual school allows him to be his popular, competitive self yet hide his real appearance. But, his drive to win may just be his downfall.
Edelle is attending virtual school because her mom hopes to convince her that appearances aren’t everything. For the popular girl who lives for likes on social media, being forced to adopt a plain avatar and miss out on in person school is going to be difficult. Edelle is in for a huge shock when she learns what it’s like to be just average looking. When her supposed best friend who fawned all over her in real life doesn’t recognize her or give her the time of day, she has to decide what real friendship is.
This is one of the first middle grade books I’ve seen that subtly addresses the pandemic and what kids were going through during that time. I loved the lessons each kid learns as they navigate online school The virtual setting allowed the kids to really explore who they were. I liked how each one had a different problem to overcome which made them easily relatable. I also loved Jasper. He’s the glue that keeps everyone together and when you learn his reason for attending virtual school, it really drives home the messages the authors were trying to convey throughout. It’s well written, fun, and even enjoyable for adults to read. This is definitely one book I’d recommend to ages 10 and up. I received advanced complimentary copies from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review. 4 1/2 stars
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Virtual reality school!
Format: Hardcover
This book explores the idea of an online school that looks and feels like a regular school but is attended from your own home while wearing a VR headset. The reader experiences it through the eyes of five very different kids:
Bradley Horvath is full of personality but has always been picked on or ignored because he is overweight. Until he changes the appearance of his avatar and goes by Daebak nobody knows that he loves K-pop, dancing, and is fun to be around. I loved getting to know Bradley and liked him from the first page.
Edelsabeth/Edelle Dahan-Miller has the opposite situation as Bradley. She is beautiful and popular, so nobody sees her for who she is inside. Her mom requires her avatar to be plain so she will learn to focus on other people and not just on looking cute. She is embarrassed and doesn’t want anyone to know it’s her so she changes her name to Vanya.
Hunter Athanasopoulos plays lacrosse and loves to be the center of attention but doesn’t want kids to find out he now has bald spots from alopecia. He doesn’t want to be judged by his hair loss even though he judges everyone else based on their appearance and is only kind to people who are beautiful and popular.
Jasper is known for the yellow tracksuit he wears. He is kind, a peacemaker, and brings people together. He likes soccer and video games but attends virtual school for health reasons.
Keiko is the least developed character, but I would like to know more about her. She is moody, doesn’t talk much or show emotion, and is good at art.
I enjoyed reading this book. It pulls the reader in and keeps you there with fun descriptions. The kids trade off telling the story with each chapter in a chatty conversational way, so it never gets tedious or boring. It has a feel-good happy ending and teaches kids lessons along the way like what being a true friend means and seeing the people around you for who they are. 5 big stars! Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC to use for my review.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Great read!!
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
What an incredible story. I enjoyed this even more than I thought would. Such a different story, but highly relatable in so many ways for kids. The pandemic was rough on everyone, especially since school went from being a fun place where you could hang out with your friends to a bunch of heads in small rectangles all trying to talk at once. For Bradley, Edelle, Hunter, Jasper, and Keiko, that’s about to change.
A mysterious box arrives at each of their houses, and they’re invited to attend a virtual school. More than just being online, they’ll be able to create an avatar of themselves and interact with their friends and other classmates in real time using VR headsets.
For each of them, that presents an opportunity to become someone they’re not, or someone they haven’t been. For Bradley, it’s a chance to come out of a self-imposed shell. Edelle hopes everyone will see her for who she really is, not just for how she looks. Hunter is looking forward to pretending he’s still the person he was last year. Jasper wants to get over past assumptions. And for Keiko, it’ll allow her to disappear into the crowd.
For all of them, it’s a chance to see just how much they’ve assumed about each other in the past and maybe an opportunity to become friends. I really enjoyed the chapters alternating POV, & getting to know each kid, & their reasons for going to virtual school, & even their reasons behind hiding their identity-for those who chose to. Phenomenal character growth in this with these characters. They learned so much about, not only others, but about themselves through this experience. About true friendship, what's really important, how others see us by our actions, & so much more. Many lessons learned for sure. Everything about the virtual school was intriguing to me, & I loved all the detail the authors put into it. Edelle & Bradley are my favorites in this, & loved both their stories so much. Highly recommend. This is out now! Beautiful cover by Garth Bruner too.💜
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023
★★★★★ 4
Entertaining while teaching valuable lessons.
Format: Hardcover
Virtually Me
By Chad Morris
and Shelly Brown
This school year will be different than any they have ever experienced before. With a pandemic changing everything, a new VR school is how Bradley, Edelle, and Hunter will experience the upcoming school year.
Seeing this as a chance to reset their lives could make this the best year for some, while others see this as a significant setback to their entire existence.
Bradley decides to make his avatar everything he isn't. He hopes to make friends and escape the public perception of who he is. And taking on a new persona is just how he plans to do this.
Edelle is in VR school because her mother doesn't like who she has become. Popularity was Edelle's goal, which affected her in ways she hadn't even realized. All Edelle wants is to get back to the life she had. And she refuses to let anyone know who she is in this new school since her mom insists that her avatar not be fashion heavy.
Hunter has a secret and doesn't want anyone to know about it. Attending this school is the perfect way to keep everyone in the dark. Now he just has to make sure he is the star that he was before.
The virtual reality portion of the book is interesting as it provides a chance for the various characters to change something about themselves. I can't say whether this was a realistic portrayal as I'm not familiar with VR personally, but I liked how this was the catalyst that allowed the main characters to change. Before appearance was the driving factor in who was considered worthy of friendship or notice. This actually proved to be an equalizer in some respects.
I highly recommend this book to middle-grade readers. It is an eye-opening experience. It entertains while sharing an important message about accepting a person for who they are as a whole and not because of outward appearance, athletic abilities, or other skills. Everyone is more than they appear at first. In this age of social media, I think this book is a must-read. As someone who was judged on the clothes I wore and even bullied in school, I applaud the authors on a well-delivered message. Sometimes we need to get in someone else's head to truly understand how they see a situation.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Life lessons wrapped in an engaging story
Format: Hardcover
Title: Virtually Me
Author: Chad Morris, Shelly Brown
Genre: Middle Grade, Contemporary
My Rating: 5 ⭐
"The pandemic was rough on everyone, especially since school went from being a fun place where you could hang out with your friends to a bunch of heads in small rectangles all trying to talk at once. For Bradley, Edelle, Hunter, Jasper, and Keiko, that’s about to change."
Virtually Me is told from the alternating viewpoints of three teenagers; Edelle, Bradley and Hunter. The teens are returning to school after the pandemic and each has chosen to attend VR school rather than in person school. Though they have different reasons for attending a virtual school, their decision has something to do with how each of them views their outward appearance. Bradley was uncomfortable with the way he looked and wanted to get away from the bullies at school. Edelle's mom forced her to attend because she wanted to distance her from the peer pressure to look a certain way. Hunter decided to attend virtual school because he had developed alopecia and he was uncomfortable with the way he looked.
This middle grade read shows the topics of bullying, peer pressure, and social anxieties from a teens POV. While VR school is definitely cooler than Zoom classes it is very relatable to any young person who attended school during the pandemic.
As the students experience the fun of VR games and dances they also find themselves struggling to figure out who they are, how to fit in, and how to be a friend. Each learns a much needed lesson that all teens today can benefit from!
This book is well written, the characters are fun and relatable, most importantly, the plot contains valuable life lessons wrapped up in a fun and exciting story that young readers will gravitate towards. I highly recommend this for every middle grade reader in your life!
I received an ARC of this book from Shadow Mountain Publishing. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023