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GOURD Birdhouse - LAGENARIA siceraria
Seed only. Not the Gourd
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.
Gourds have been used all around the world in crafts for many centuries. There are many different things that you can do with gourds. There are dried gourd crafts, painted gourd crafts and eating utensils and vessels. Their uses are only limited by your imagination.
Grow notes:
Adaptable to most good garden soils but prefers rich soil with a generous amount of water in full sun.
Tropical: All 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 the 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
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited