Large Bottle Gourd Birdhouse Pumpkin Seeds are a versatile, easy-to-grow gourd variety ideal for home gardens, vegetable patches, and craft projects. These Non-GMO seeds produce large, hollow gourds that are perfect for creating birdhouses, decorative items, or ornamental displays.
The plants have vigorous vining growth, climbing trellises or spreading along the ground. They thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, offering gardeners a high-yield and visually appealing crop throughout the growing season.
Perfect for gardeners seeking large gourds for creative or ornamental uses.
Features
- Produces large, hollow gourds ideal for birdhouses and crafts
- Non-GMO, high-quality seeds with strong germination
- Vigorous vining growth with high-yield potential
- Ideal for home gardens, vegetable patches, and decorative planting
- Easy-to-grow variety for beginner and experienced gardeners
- Thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
- Perfect for creative and ornamental uses
Specifications
- Common Name: Gourd Seeds
- Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
- Variety: Large Bottle Gourd / Birdhouse Pumpkin
- Plant Type: Annual warm-season vine
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring to summer planting
- USDA Zones: 4–10
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
- Plant Height: Vining, up to 10–15 feet
- Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
- Row Spacing: 48–60 inches
- Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Uses: Birdhouses, crafts, ornamental display, home gardening, trellis planting
Planting Guide
- Sow Seeds: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks prior.
- Planting Depth: 1–2 inches deep.
- Spacing: 24–36 inches apart; rows 48–60 inches apart.
- Support: Provide trellis or support for climbing vines.
- Sunlight: Full sun for optimal growth and gourd development.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
- Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
- Harvest: Pick gourds when mature and dry for crafts or decorative use.
- Maintenance: Minimal; remove weeds and ensure airflow for healthy growth.
