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GOURD Birdhouse - Lagenari siceraria 1000g

NZ Prohibited

Stock: Out Of Stock

SKU Code: F 343-1000g

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Characteristics: Fruiting Vine

Seed per packet: Approx. 10
Seed per gram: Approx. 7

This smooth-skinned, nicely-rounded green gourd is ideal for a crafts project. Perfect for birdhouses, this bottle-shaped type is easy to grow and heavy-bearing.

Grow notes:

Adaptable to most good garden soils but prefers rich soil with a generous amount of water in full sun.

TropicalAll Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Early Summer
Cool climate: Mid Spring to Early Summer

Sow: 2cm deep
Sow 3-4 seeds in raised mounds 1 metre apart in a direct growing position. Thin to the two strongest plants in each mound.
Plant space: 1 metre
Row Space: 1 metre
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 14 weeks

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