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Birdhouse Gourd Seeds

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125 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Birdhouse Gourd. The plant produces good yields of 12 to 14" long by 5" wide gourds with a narrow neck and a hard shell. This popular gourd variety is prized for its large, durable fruits with a bulbous base and narrower neck—ideal for drying and crafting into natural birdhouses, bottles, bowls, dippers, or other decorative items. Perfect for making birdhouses that stand out as attractive garden ornaments. They're the right size for birds like bluebirds, wrens, and many others. They can also provide fun projects for children to paint funny faces on. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 117728. A variety from the USA.

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Lot No: 102607

Germination: 85%

Seeds Per Pound: 3,200

Plant Height: 18 to 24" tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Gourds Lagenarai siceraria

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/2" to 1 1/2"

70 F to 85 F

3 to 10 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

Hills 6 ft Apart

6 ft

Hills 6 ft Apart

100 - 120 days

Gourd Planting Information:

Gourds grow well in hot, humid regions, but you can grow them in northern regions if you start seeds indoors. To improve germination rates, soak Bottle Gourd seeds overnight and clip off the seed tail. Plant your seeds indoors in large plastic containers several weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors when the soil is warm. In southern regions, you may plant seeds directly in the garden in hills. Gourds have climbing vines and should be grown near a fence or trellis to keep them off the ground. Plants will produce better if supported off the ground. Some gourd varieties need to develop on the ground to retain their unique shapes. Add humus after seeds have sprouted to prevent the soil from drying out. Plants grow 2 ft tall, and vines spread up to 10 ft.

Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well-drained garden location. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the plant's base.

Water Requirements:

Keep the soil continuously moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get ½" of water per week.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow-Release (6-month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer periodically.

Harvest Tips:

Allow fruit to mature on the vine as long as possible. Cut gourds from vines about 1" above the fruit with garden scissors when they are mature.

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