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The hourglass shape of this heirloom gourd makes it a perfect choice for making birdhouses. This gourd will light up your garden at night with its beautiful white blooms. Once cured, these hard-shelled gourds will last indefinitely and can be painted, carved, cut, or drilled as you would do with wood for literally hundreds of craft projects. They can be made into pots, planters, bowls, toys, hanging baskets, and of course, birdhouses. Very easy and heavy-bearing, the Birdhouse gourd is ideal for families, class projects, and craftspeople of all types!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Lagenaria siceraria |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Fall/Early Winter, Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 110-120 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored, Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
