Birdhouse Bottle Gourd – Lagenaria siceraria Seeds | 60 Heirloom Seeds | Grow Natural Birdhouses & Craft Gourds | Long Neck Bottle Gourd Vine | Garden Trellis Plant

Grow a classic heirloom garden vine with these Birdhouse Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seeds. This traditional plant produces large tan gourds with a distinctive bottle shape and long neck, commonly used for creating natural birdhouses, containers, and decorative crafts.

This vigorous warm-season vine grows quickly in sunny gardens and can spread 20–30 feet across trellises, fences, or garden beds. Each plant can produce impressive 10–15 inch gourds that harden when dried, making them ideal for carving, painting, or crafting into unique handmade items.

Birdhouse gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years and were historically used by many cultures as utensils, storage containers, and tools. Today they remain popular with gardeners and DIY enthusiasts who enjoy growing natural materials for creative projects.

With a long growing season and plenty of sunlight, these vines will reward growers with beautiful gourds that can be dried and preserved for decorative use.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 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; consistent moisture 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 climates
Container Friendly: Not ideal; best grown in open garden space or on trellis

💡 Care Tip: Bottle gourds perform best when planted in nutrient-rich soil hills mixed with compost or manure. Thin seedlings once they develop a few leaves so the strongest plants have plenty of space to spread and produce larger gourds.