Birdhouse Gourd Seeds AE20235116

Grows on a long vine—perfect for a fence or trellis

Days to Maturity: 130 from direct sow

This smooth-skinned, nicely-rounded green gourd is just crying out to be a crafts project. Perfect for birdhouses, this Lagenaria (bottle-shaped) type is as fun after harvest as it is to grow. Very easy and heavy-bearing, the Birdhouse gourd is ideal for families, class projects, and craftspeople of all types.

Simply direct-sow the seed in a sunny spot after the soil has warmed up in spring. From mid to late summer you will “harvest” plenty of 12- to 15-inch gourds from vigorous vines reaching 40 feet tall. For best shape, support the vine with a trellis, fence, or other vertical fixture, so the gourds hang down with no “flat side.”

(P)Pkt of 25 seeds

Genus:Lagenaria
Species:siceraria
Variety:Birdhouse
Item Form:(P)?Pkt of 25 seeds
Bloom Start to End:Mid Summer
Days to Maturity:130
Fruit Color:Brown
Habit:Vining
Seeds Per Pack:25
Plant Height:40 ft
Additional Characteristics:Bird Lovers,?Bloom First Year,?Direct Sow,?Easy Care Plants,?Garden Art,?Trellises
Bloom Color:Green
Harvest Season:Early Fall,?Late Fall,?Late Summer,?Mid Fall
Light Requirements:Full Sun,?Part Shade
Moisture Requirements:Moist,? well-drained
Resistance:Disease Resistant,?Heat Tolerant,?Humidity Tolerant,?Pest Resistant
Soil Tolerance:Normal,? loamy
Uses:Ornamental,?Outdoor,?Vines and Climbers