• 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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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

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

What type of seed is Birdhouse/Bottle Gourd?

Birdhouse/Bottle Gourd is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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.

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