Gourd Birdhouse Seeds – Heirloom Craft Favorite

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$4.00

SKU: GS-8108-GOU-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Gourd Birdhouse (Lagenaria siceraria), also known as Bottle Gourd, is a historic heirloom vine prized for its unique, hourglass-shaped fruits that dry into durable, woody shells. Growing on vigorous, fast-climbing vines with large velvety leaves and night-blooming white flowers, these hard-shelled gourds measure 8–12 inches in diameter with smooth green skin that cures to a warm tan tone. Traditionally used for crafting natural birdhouses, water dippers, storage vessels, and ornaments, this prolific heirloom adds both practical crafting potential and lush vertical greenery to the garden.

Specifications

Plant Name: Gourd Birdhouse (Lagenaria siceraria)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruit / Hard-Shell Craft Gourd (Annual)
Color: Medium green skin curing to light tan, natural woody shell
Plant Characteristics: Vigorous climbing vines, broad velvety leaves, white night-blooming flowers, broad bulbous base with tapered neck
Suitable Space: Full-sun garden plots, sturdy trellises, arbors, high chain-link fences
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late April in peat pots (soak seeds 24 hours prior); or direct sow outdoors late May to early June once soil reaches 20°C (68°F).
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires steady moisture during active vine expansion
fruit set): fruit set)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Hard shell cures into a long-lasting, durable natural material for crafting birdhouses, bowls, folk art
Extremely vigorous vining growth provides excellent summer shade over arbors, high trellises
High yield potential per vine with excellent resistance to standard squash pests

Requires a long, warm growing season (120–140 days) plus several months of post-harvest drying time
Very heavy fruits require sturdy vertical support structures to prevent vine damage

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