Ferry-Morse Gourd Seeds - Birdhouse

Birdhouse Gourds are green, hourglass-shaped fruits eight to ten inches long. Their slow maturity rate ensures a low growth cycle and high nutritional content. Decorative, fresh and extra functional when made into a birdhouse!

These gourd seeds promote sustainable gardening and are perfect for creating a unique birdhouse that stands out as an attractive ornament in the garden. They can also provide a fun project for children to paint funny faces on them. An excellent activity for the whole family, birdhouse gourd seeds let you create custom art pieces that will make your garden stand out.

• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 14-21 Days
• Growing Height: 72-120"
• Water Needs: Annual

• Characteristics: Ornamental/Decorative
• Botanical Name: Lagenaria Siceraria
• Plant Type: Flower
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 30-40
• Fill Weight (grams): 2
• Days To Bloom: 120-130 Days
• Landscape Use: Ornamental/Decor
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer

Best practice: sow a few Garden Birdhouse Gourds seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8" high and 12" across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8", thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well

• Planting Depth: 1.5"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Garden Birdhouse Gourds seeds roughly 6' apart

To dry gourds, wait until gourd is fully developed and hard enough to pick from the vines. Pick before frost. To preserve, avoid brushing and wash thoroughly. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place until thoroughly dried out and hard. Can then be waxed or painted.