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."
| 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 |
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