Birdhouse Gourd Seeds
The Seed Savers Exchange – Birdhouse Gourds are (L. siceraria) light-green fruits with rounded necks and bowls that grow 14″ tall and 12″ in diameter. Dried gourds make excellent birdhouses. Vigorous 15-35′ vines. 95-110 days.
Characteristics:Â
- Fruits grow to 14 inches by 12 inches
- Vines grow 15-35 feet
- Make excellent birdhouses
- 95-110 days
- 25 Seeds
Instructions – Sow seeds outdoors in 12″ diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6′ apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 6 weeks before transplanting out in shorter season areas.
Plant 1/2″Â deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Light: Full Sun
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