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Birdhouse Hard-Shelled Gourd Seeds

Birdhouse Hard-Shelled Gourd Seeds

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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!

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 95–110 Days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Hard-Shelled Gourd

Native: Zimbabwe

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 10'–16' vines

Variety Info: Light green gourds have a 10"–12" diameter, round base with narrower neck. Turns tan when dried.

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°F.

When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, recommended for areas with short growing seasons. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.

Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 4 seeds per mound

Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 3 per mound

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Hard-shelled gourds should remain in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. Some gourd growers leave gourds in the garden during the winter, which adds to their characteristics for craft projects. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stem leading to gourd, leaving 1"– 3" of stem for a handle.

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  • Linda R.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2/17/25
    4 Stars

    Weather still too cold so haven’t planted them yet. Seeds arrived on time & packing in good condition.

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  • Andrea H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/22/25
    5 Stars

    I have never grown these but they intrigue me. Very unique and I appreciate they can be used for a birdhouse.

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  • Patricia V.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/25/24
    5 Stars

    Can't wait to try it again next year!

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  • Sharon
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    5 Stars

    First time growing gourds. Super tough and hardy! Produced flowers in multiple waves when the temp was in the 80's and 90's. Did not show any signs of stress in 100 degree plus weather. Grew on a trellis as well as on the corner of a raised bed. I have around twenty of them from two plants. Some have completely dried and some are curing still in the carport. This variety has thick leaves and the aphids hardly bothered it unlike some of the other gourds I grew. Tip: best to cut off watering several weeks before harvesting or let them hang out on the vine to partially dry.

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  • Rosa
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    5 Stars

    Very satisfaded with the seeds, I have collect a lot of gourds!!!

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