Grow Birdhouse Gourd

 

 

This Lagenaria (bottle-shaped) type is as fun after harvest as it is to grow. Very easy and heavy-bearing, the Birdhouse Gourd is ideal for families, class projects, and craftspeople of all types!

 

Birdhouse Gourd Information

 

Genus :Lagenaria

Species:siceraria

Variety:Birdhouse

Bloom Start to End :Mid Summer

Habit :Vining

Plant Height :40 ft

Bloom Color:Green

Light Requirements:Full Sun, Part Shade

Moisture Requirements:Moist,  well-drained

Soil Tolerance:Normal,  loamy

Uses:Ornamental, Outdoor

 

How to grow Birdhouse Gourd

 

SImply direct-sow the seed in a sunny spot after the soil has warmed up in spring. From mid to late summer you will "harvest" plenty of 12- to 15-inch gourds from vigorous vines reaching 40 feet tall! For best shape, support the vine with a trellis, fence, or other vertical fixture, so the gourds hang down with no "flat side." Pkt is 25 seeds.

 

Where to Buy Birdhouse Gourd Online

 

A lot of vendors offer Birdhouse gourd seeds . The best ( price ) are everwilde , edenseeds,reimerseedsmvseeds,

Vendor	Price	Avg per seed	Avg per g
neseed	$49 lb	0.020	0.108
mvseeds	$44.39 lb	0.018	0.097
seedsavers	$31 /1000s	0.031	0.171
sowtrueseed	$ 12.4 oz	0.080	0.443
fedcoseeds	1oz for $7.50	0.049	0.268
reimerseeds	$50 lb	0.020	0.110
harrisseeds	$10.25 oz	0.066	0.366
johnnyseeds	$80 lb	0.032	0.176
sustainableseedco	$110 lb	0.044	0.242
superseeds	$1.75 25s	0.070
rareseeds	$2.5 20s	0.125
parkseed	$2.95 25s	0.118
edenseeds	$4.05 oz	0.026	0.145
botanicalinterests	$2.99 | 2.50g	0.217	1.196
southernexposure	$2.95 - 3 g, 22 seeds	0.179	0.983
everwilde	$48 lb	0.019	0.106

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 This is a popular apple shaped gourd with crafters and makes an excellent roadside stand product. 

Characteristics

Family:Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus:Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
Species:siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Apple
Category:Vegetables,Vines and Climbers
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not over water
Height:20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure:Full Sun
Bloom Color:White/Near White
Bloom Time:Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:Veined
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Buy Seeds  Online

	Buy Seeds  Online	Avg per seed	Avg per g
hazzards greenhouse	$73 / 1000s	0.073
neseed	$99.95 lb	0.037	0.220
seedsavers	$31 / 1000s	0.031
fedcoseeds	1oz for $7.50	0.045	0.268
reimerseeds	$100 lb	0.037	0.220
harrisseeds	$76.10 lb	0.028	0.167
rareseeds	$3.00 20s	0.150

GROWING:

Light :Full sun

Seed Depth :1/2-3/4"  (12-18 cm )

Seed Spacing:Groups of 4-6

Row Spacing  :5-6' /150-180 m

Days to Sprout:10-15

Plant Spacing: 3-4' / 90-120 cm

Days to Maturity:10-15 weeks

Best buy from harrisseeds .

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