Gourd Seeds, Birdhouse Garden

Lagenaria siceraria

$2.19

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Gourd Seeds, Birdhouse Garden

Lagenaria siceraria

$2.19

Sale Sold out

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Product Information

Birdhouse Gourds are green, hourglass-shaped fruits that reach 8"-10" in length.

Decorative, fresh, and extra useful when made into a birdhouse! They can also provide a fun project for children to paint funny faces on them.

Sku: 5743

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

14-21 Days

Growing Height:

Key Features

Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria

Plant Type: Annual

Days To Bloom: 120-130 Days

Instructions

Best practice: sow a few Garden Birdhouse Gourds seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8" high and 12" across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8", thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.

Planting Depth: 1.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow Garden Birdhouse Gourds seeds roughly 6' apart.

Suggestions

To dry gourds, wait until gourd 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.