Lagenaria | Hard-shelled Gourd | Calabash Birdhouse | 10 Seeds
USD 10.79 USD
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Common Name | Birdhouse Gourd |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Color | Brown |
| Growth Habit | Running |
| Soil Type | Peat |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Watering | Medium |
| Type | Vine Seeds |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Genus | Lagenaria |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United 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.