Birdhouse Gourd Seed
Latin Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Harvesting | Harvest when Mature |
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Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Excellent for Trellising, Netting Recommended |
Additional Characteristics | Recommended for Summer Planting for Fall Harvest, Start Early for Transplants, Easy to Grow |
Flowering Month | Flowers for Reproduction |
Garden Style | Cutting / Cut Flowers, Heirloom & Heritage, Kitchen Culinary |
Lighting Conditions | Full Sun |
Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
Days to Maturity | 110 Days |
Stem Type | Branching Stem |
Plant Hardiness | Tender |
Plant Height | 61 + inches |
Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
Plant Moisture & Climate | Well-drained |
Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Excellent for Drying & Crafts, Climbers & Vines |
Shape | Elongated, Oval |
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SKU
RG8580-8501
Birdhouse Gourds are a delightfully whimsical addition to your growing efforts and the perfect shape for your feathered friends in the garden! Most commonly grown for creating birdhouses, these 8" to 10 " inch smooth skinned, wide bottomed gourds are ideal for drying and then decorating. Fun to grow over a sturdy trellis arch or along a garden gate, the suspense of harvest awaits each fall to start crafting with them once they are properly cured. Stand them up when the fruits are young to get a fully flat bottom. These attractive gourds can be painted, carved, cut and drilled into countless creations - use your imagination! Average 100 days. Packet: 20 seeds.
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Birdhouse Gourds are a delightfully whimsical addition to your growing efforts and the perfect shape for your feathered friends in the garden! Most commonly grown for creating birdhouses, these 8" to 10 " inch smooth skinned, wide bottomed gourds are ideal for drying and then decorating. Fun to grow over a sturdy trellis arch or along a garden gate, the suspense of harvest awaits each fall to start crafting with them once they are properly cured. Stand them up when the fruits are young to get a fully flat bottom. These attractive gourds can be painted, carved, cut and drilled into countless creations - use your imagination! Average 100 days. Packet: 20 seeds.
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