Birdhouse Bottle Gourd – Lagenaria siceraria Seeds | 240 Heirloom Seeds | Large Bottle-Shaped Gourds for Crafts & Birdhouses | Fast Growing Garden Vine

Grow your own natural craft gourds with these Birdhouse Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seeds, a classic heirloom vine known for producing large bottle-shaped gourds with long necks. These impressive gourds mature to 10–15 inches and are widely used for creating birdhouses, containers, and decorative craft projects.

This vigorous warm-season vine grows quickly and thrives in sunny garden spaces. When given room to spread or trained along a trellis or fence, the vines can extend 20–30 feet, producing multiple gourds per plant during the growing season.

Bottle gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years and were historically used as drinking vessels, storage containers, and utensils by many cultures. Today they remain popular with gardeners, artists, and DIY enthusiasts who enjoy transforming dried gourds into decorative pieces.

After harvesting and curing, the gourds develop a durable shell that can be carved, painted, polished, or turned into functional birdhouses that last for years.

You will receive:
✔️ 240 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: Rich, well-draining soil with compost or organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during active 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 growing seasons
USDA Zones: Grown as an annual in most climates
Container Friendly: No, best suited for garden beds or trellis growing

💡 Care Tip: Plant seeds in raised soil “hills” enriched with compost or aged manure. Once seedlings develop several leaves, thin to the strongest plants so the vines have enough space to grow and produce larger gourds.