Birdhouse Hard-Shelled Gourd Botanical Interests Seeds
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Product Details
- Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
- Days to Maturity: 95–110 Days
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native: Zimbabwe
- Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
- Plant Dimensions: 10–16² vines
- Variety Information: Light green gourds have a 10³–12³ diameter, round base with narrower neck. Turns tan when dried.
Once properly cured, hard-shelled gourds, such as 'Birdhouse', can last for decades and can be painted, carved, cut, or drilled as you would do with wood, for hundreds of craft projects. 'Birdhouse' gourd of course makes a great birdhouse—leave natural or paint any color you want. Grow 10'–16' vines on the ground or up a very sturdy trellis to produce mature gourds in 80 to 140 days. Also attracts hummingbirds!
Product Details
- Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
- Days to Maturity: 95–110 Days
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native: Zimbabwe
- Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
- Plant Dimensions: 10'–16' vines
- Variety Information: Light green gourds have a 10"–12" diameter, round base with narrower neck. Turns tan when dried.
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