The Perfect Shape for Your Feathered Friends!
Gourd Birdhouse
Grows on a long vine -- perfect for a fence or trellis!
This Lagenaria bottle gourd is easy to grow and irresistible as a crafts project!
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." Pkt is 25 seeds.
| Genus | Lagenaria |
| Species | siceraria |
| Variety | Birdhouse |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
| Habit | Vining |
| Plant Height | 40 ft |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Direct Sow, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Ornamental, Outdoor |
