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Bottle Gourd / Birdhouse Gourd Seeds For Planting (Lagenaria siceraria)
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Bottle Gourd / Birdhouse Gourd Seeds For Planting (Lagenaria siceraria)

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ALL ABOUT BOTTLE GOURDS

SEED COUNT

15 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Bottle gourds, also known as birdhouse gourds, belong to the species Lagenaria siceraria. They are vining plants with large, showy white flowers and produce fruits that vary significantly in size and shape, ranging from small, bottle-like containers to large, elongated forms. These gourds are not just ornamental; they're versatile, used for everything from birdhouses to musical instruments and utensils once dried. The plant's foliage is dense, making it useful as an ornamental screen in gardens.


The history of bottle gourds traces back over 4,000 years, with origins likely in Southern Africa. Genetic research indicates they were among the first plants domesticated, spreading from Africa to Asia and then to the Americas, possibly carried by ancient humans or even floating across oceans naturally. This gourd's utility was recognized early on for its hard shell, which could be fashioned into containers, utensils, and more, reflecting its importance in various cultures across millennia. This widespread cultivation and utility make the bottle gourd a fascinating study in plant domestication and human migration patterns.

ALL ABOUT BOTTLE GOURDS

SEED COUNT

15 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Bottle gourds, also known as birdhouse gourds, belong to the species Lagenaria siceraria. They are vining plants with large, showy white flowers and produce fruits that vary significantly in size and shape, ranging from small, bottle-like containers to large, elongated forms. These gourds are not just ornamental; they're versatile, used for everything from birdhouses to musical instruments and utensils once dried. The plant's foliage is dense, making it useful as an ornamental screen in gardens.


The history of bottle gourds traces back over 4,000 years, with origins likely in Southern Africa. Genetic research indicates they were among the first plants domesticated, spreading from Africa to Asia and then to the Americas, possibly carried by ancient humans or even floating across oceans naturally. This gourd's utility was recognized early on for its hard shell, which could be fashioned into containers, utensils, and more, reflecting its importance in various cultures across millennia. This widespread cultivation and utility make the bottle gourd a fascinating study in plant domestication and human migration patterns.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP
Seeds can be soaked but isn’t necessary.

SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1” inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile sowing medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION
Typically germinates in 10 to 20 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT WIDTH
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT SPACING
Best grown vertically on a trellis.

ROW SPACING
-

CROP SIZE
3” to 6” long with a 2” to 3” diameter.

SEASON
Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lagenaria siceraria

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy to germinate.

HARVEST
90 to 120 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION
Seeds can be soaked but isn’t necessary.

SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1” inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile sowing medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION
Typically germinates in 10 to 20 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT WIDTH
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT SPACING
Best grown vertically on a trellis.

ROW SPACING
-

CROP SIZE
3” to 6” long with a 2” to 3” diameter.

SEASON
Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lagenaria siceraria

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy to germinate.

HARVEST
90 to 120 Days

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United States

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