Lagenaria siceraria
Lagenaria siceraria
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Their slow maturity rate ensures a low growth cycle and high nutritional content. Decorative, fresh, and extra functional when made into a birdhouse!
These gourd seeds promote sustainable gardening and are perfect for creating a unique birdhouse that stands out as an attractive ornament in the garden. They can also provide a fun project for children to paint funny faces on them. An excellent activity for the whole family, birdhouse gourd seeds let you create custom art pieces that will make your garden stand out.
Sku: 5743
Common Name: Gourd
Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Full Sun
14 - 21 Days
72 - 120"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Annual
Flower
Spring|Summer
Summer
Characteristics: Ornamental/Decorative
Fill Weight (grams): 3.5 g
Approximate Seed Count: 100 - 110
Days To Bloom: 120 - 130 Days
Landscape Use: Ornamental / Decor
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
Planting Depth: 1.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Garden Birdhouse Gourds seeds roughly 6' apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
To dry gourds, wait until fruit is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.
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