Birdhouse Bottle Gourd – Lagenaria siceraria Seeds | 30 Heirloom Seeds | Large Bottle-Shaped Craft Gourds | Natural Birdhouse Plant | Fast Growing Garden Vine

Grow your own traditional craft gourds with this pack of 30 Birdhouse Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seeds. This classic heirloom vine produces large tan gourds with the familiar long-neck bottle shape that has been used for centuries to create birdhouses, containers, and decorative crafts.

These vigorous vines thrive in warm weather and quickly spread across trellises, fences, or garden beds. Each plant can produce impressive 10–15 inch gourds, perfect for drying and turning into natural birdhouses or rustic garden décor.

Birdhouse gourds have a long history in many cultures where dried gourds were used as utensils, tools, and storage containers. Today they remain popular with gardeners and crafters who enjoy growing their own natural materials for creative projects.

Once cured and dried, the gourds develop a hard shell that can be carved, painted, sanded, or polished into beautiful handmade decorations or functional birdhouses.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 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 growth
Mature Vine Length: 20–30 feet
Fruit Size: 10–15 inches long
Days to Harvest: Approximately 100–150 days
Growth Rate: Fast in warm climates
USDA Zones: Grown as an annual in most regions
Container Friendly: Best suited for garden beds or trellis growing

💡 Care Tip: Gourds benefit from planting in raised soil “hills” enriched with compost or manure. Thin seedlings to the strongest plants once they develop a few leaves so the vines have plenty of room to grow and produce larger gourds.