Safe
for Bees
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
14-21 Days
Growing Height:
6'
Gourd Seeds, Birdhouse Garden
Lagenaria siceraria
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Gourd Seeds, Birdhouse Garden
Lagenaria siceraria
Regular price
$2.19
Regular price
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$2.19
Unit price
per
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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
Grows
Days to
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.
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