Lagenaria siceraria
PACKET CONTAINS 10 SEEDS
Birdhouse gourds make an ideal gardening project. The hard-shelled hanging fruits are not edible but are wonderful for craft projects such as creating decorative homes for the birds.
Although easy and fairly easy to grow, they need lots of watering, warm soil temperatures and a climbing trellis.
| Method |
Sow direct or raise seedling. Keep Moist |
| Sowing Depth | 4mm. |
| When to sow in Australia |
Tropical: Late Summer , Autumn and Winter Temperate: Spring and Summer Cool climate: Spring |
| Germination | 14-21 days at 25-30 °C |
| Row Spacing | 70cm |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Position | Full sun |