Birdhouse Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)
Birdhouse Bottle Gourd is an heirloom, open-pollinated gourd variety that is widely used to make birdhouses and other crafts. The bottom of these gourds is rounded, with a narrow centre and a small bulb at the stem end. Plants can produce 4-6 fruits on average. When the green rind of the Birdhouse Bottle Gourd begins to turn brown, it's time to harvest it.
Botanical Name : Lagenaria siceraria
Common name : Birdhouse Bottle Gourd
Size at maturity : 8”-10”
Days to maturity : 125
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : spring
Sowing method : direct sow
Planting depth :½ “
Plant spacing : 18”- 24”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 150