Birdhouse Gourd
Item Details
Light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35' vines.
- 95-110 days
- Conventional
- Light green fruit with rounded necks and bowls
- Fruits grow to 14 inches by 12 inches
- Vines grow 15-35 feet
- Make excellent birdhouses
Growing Instructions
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in 12" diameter hills. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. In short season areas, grow from transplants started indoors 8 weeks in advance. Gourds grow well on fences or garden trellises.
- Direct Seed: 1" Deep
- Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
- Thin: To 3-4 Plants
- Light: Full Sun
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Just Gourdeous!
by Kallan
These gourds grew beautifully and looked so cute on our garden fence. The flowers are beautiful. They are a new staple for my garden. Can not wait to make a few birdhouses once they are finished drying, but currently enjoying them hung up with our Christmas decorations.