Lagenaria | Hard-shelled Gourd | Calabash Birdhouse | 10 Seeds

Specifications

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Common NameBirdhouse Gourd
Indoor/OutdoorIndoor & Outdoor
ColorBrown
Growth HabitRunning
Soil TypePeat
BrandUnbranded
Season Of InterestFall
WateringMedium
TypeVine Seeds
Life CycleAnnual
GenusLagenaria
SunlightFull Sun
FeaturesFlowering
Cultivating DifficultyVery Easy
Country/Region Of ManufactureUnited States

Lagenaria siceraria is an annual vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. A native to Africa. These can be harvested when young for the fruits or let them mature for crafts. This Calabash looks like a birdhouse. Gourds are some of the first plants grown by humans to produce tools, utensils, and containers. Humans brought them through human migration across the world. These will need something to grow on. It can be grown in most soils in full sun. Annual Germination Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds on top of the medium and lightly cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover and keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 7-30 days.

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