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Bottle Gourd 'Bird House' – 10 Seeds
Bottle Gourd 'Bird House' – 10 Seeds
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Birdhouse bottle gourd growing facts
| Botanical name | Lagenaria siceraria |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Warm-season annual vine |
| When to sow | After soil reaches 70°F, about 2–4 weeks after last frost |
| Sowing depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing | 3–4 ft; vines 10–15 ft |
| Germination | 7–14 days; soaking 24 hrs helps |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to harvest | 100–120 days for hard-shell gourds |
| Seeds per pack | 10 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
Grow your own birdhouse bottle gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) with our seeds! These unique gourds naturally develop a bottle-like shape, perfect for crafting birdhouses that attract birds like purple martins. Young, tender gourds are also used as a vegetable in soups, stews, and curries in many cuisines. Easy to cultivate, the vigorous vines thrive in full sun and fertile soil and appreciate a sturdy trellis or fence, offering a fun and rewarding gardening experience.
Gourds need a long, hot season: sow after your last frost once the soil has warmed (in cold regions, start indoors 3–4 weeks early). Soaking seeds overnight helps them sprout. For birdhouses, leave gourds on the vine until the stems turn brown, then cure them in a warm, airy spot until the seeds rattle. Once dried, the gourds can be transformed into rustic birdhouses or decorative pieces. 10 seeds per pack.
Birdhouse bottle gourd FAQ
Should I soak the seeds?
Yes, soaking overnight or lightly nicking the hard seed coat speeds germination.
How do I dry gourds for birdhouses?
Leave on the vine until stems brown, then cure in a warm, airy spot for 1–6 months until seeds rattle.
Do I need a trellis?
Vines can sprawl, but a sturdy trellis saves space and keeps gourds clean.
When should I plant?
After last frost once soil is warm. Gourds need a long, hot season, so Cold regions (zones 3–6) should start indoors 3–4 weeks early.
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Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.
Impressed with the care put into packing. Everything arrived in good shape.
Exactly what I wanted. Shipping was fine and product matched the listing.