Birdhouse Bottle Gourd – Lagenaria siceraria Seeds | 120 Heirloom Seeds | Natural Birdhouse Gourd Vine | Large Bottle-Shaped Craft Gourds | Garden Trellis Plant

Grow a traditional garden favorite with these Birdhouse Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seeds, a classic heirloom vine known for producing large bottle-shaped gourds used for crafts and natural birdhouses. These distinctive tan gourds feature a long neck and rounded base, making them perfect for carving into decorative birdhouses or rustic containers.

This vigorous climbing vine thrives in warm sunny gardens and produces 10–15 inch gourds after a long growing season. With proper support such as a trellis or fence, the vines can spread 20–30 feet, creating an impressive garden display while producing useful ornamental gourds.

Bottle gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years and historically served as tools, storage containers, and utensils in many cultures. Today they remain popular for DIY projects, garden décor, and handmade birdhouses.

Once harvested and fully dried, the gourds develop a hard shell that can be painted, carved, sanded, or polished, allowing gardeners and crafters to create beautiful long-lasting pieces.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 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 (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during growth
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 climates
Container Friendly: Best suited for outdoor garden beds or trellis growing

💡 Care Tip: Plant gourds in raised “hills” enriched with compost or manure to encourage strong root growth. Thin seedlings to the strongest plants after they develop a few leaves so the vines have enough space to grow and produce larger gourds.