Birdhouse Bottle Gourd – Lagenaria siceraria Seeds | 10 Heirloom Seeds | Grow Natural Birdhouses & Craft Gourds | Fast Growing Garden Vine | Easy to Grow

Grow your own natural birdhouses with these Birdhouse Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seeds. This heirloom vine produces large tan gourds with a classic bottle shape and long neck, traditionally used for birdhouses, containers, and decorative crafts. These unique gourds have been grown for thousands of years and remain popular with gardeners, crafters, and homesteaders alike.

The vigorous vines thrive in warm weather and can grow 20–30 feet long, making them perfect for trellises, fences, or garden beds where they have plenty of room to spread. Once fully mature and dried, the hard shells can be carved, painted, or decorated into beautiful handmade birdhouses and rustic décor.

Bottle gourds typically produce 10–15 inch fruits after a long warm growing season. They are a rewarding plant for gardeners who enjoy growing useful crops that can be turned into creative projects after harvest.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Birdhouse Bottle Gourd seeds
✔️ Heirloom, untreated seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Basic planting instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Birdhouse Bottle Gourd
Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Plant Type: Annual climbing vine
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-draining garden soil with organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Vine Length: 20–30 feet
Fruit Size: 10–15 inches long
Days to Harvest: Approximately 100–150 days
Growth Rate: Fast during warm weather
USDA Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones
Container Friendly: Best grown in garden beds or large spaces with trellis support

💡 Care Tip: Plant gourds in nutrient-rich “hills” with compost or manure to encourage strong vine growth. Once seedlings develop a few leaves, thin to the strongest plants so they have plenty of space to spread and produce larger gourds.