- Name: Ten Commandments Gourd - Other Common Names: Crown Of Thorns - Scientific Name: Cucurbita Pepo - Color: Mixed Colors - Green, White, Yellow, & Orange, Including Striped & Multicolored Varieties - Plant Seeds: When Soil Temp Warms To 70f - Harvest: 95 Days - Hardiness Zone: Annual - Plant Height: 12 - 18" - Plant Spacing: 5 - 6' - Light Requirements: Sun - Soil & Water Preferences: Average - Quantity: 25 Seeds - Other: These Gourds Get Their Names Ten Commandments & Crown Of Thorns Because Each Gourd Has 10 Points. The Plants Are Able To Tolerate Heat Well, But Do Not Like Frost. The Fruit Is Roughly Softball Sized, Measuring 4 - 5” Across. These Gourds Are Very Ornamental, Long Lasting, & Offer A Lot Of Great Colors, Making Them A Popular Fall Decoration.