• A dried birdhouse gourd, light green and smooth, rests on a dark background.
  • Several birdhouse/bottle gourds hanging from a vine with a blurred background.
  • A dried birdhouse gourd, light green and mottled with some darker spots, hanging from a vine.
  • Birdhouse/Bottle gourds hanging from a post after being harvested and carved to create birdhouses.
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Gourd Seeds - Birdhouse/Bottle

Classic crafting gourd with a birdhouse shape

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lagenaria siceraria

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

COLOR

  • Green

Perhaps the most famous and unusual of the gourds, the Birdhouse/Bottle Gourd is the classic gourd for crafting.

  • • Favored for Crafting
  • • Classic birdhouse shape
  • • Will tolerate some shade, but prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 23
1 Ounce 164

Planting Guide

View our Gourd Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Gourd Seeds - Birdhouse/Bottle FAQs

    How big will Birdhouse/Bottle Gourd get?

    Birdhouse/Bottle Gourd grows to up to 12 inches.

    What is the flavor profile of Birdhouse/Bottle Gourd?

    Birdhouse/Bottle Gourd has a flavor profile described as mild, slightly sweet, and watery.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    You need a lot of room in the garden as these things spread all over. A trellis works well and is recommended. If all my blooms produce gourds, I will have more than I know what to do with!

    John P. 5/5 Verified

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