About This

• EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH - Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), also known as calabash or birdhouse gourd, produces vigorous fast-growing vines reaching 10 to 20 feet long; trellises or supports yield cleaner gourds and more uniform shape
• VERSATILE GOURD VARIETY - Harvest young gourds for cooking in Indian and Asian dishes or allow fruits to mature and dry naturally for birdhouses, drinking vessels, decorations, and craft projects
• HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE PLANTS - Heat-tolerant calabash gourd vines thrive in full sun with regular watering and rich soil, and can be trained to climb fences, arches, trellises, and other outdoor garden structures
• SUSTAINABLE GARDENING - Bottle gourds provide edible harvests, natural crafting materials, and nesting habitat for purple martins and other cavity nesting birds while attracting helpful pollinators
• FAMILY OWNED USA SMALL BUSINESS – Heirloom non-GMO seeds from Survival Garden Seeds, a trusted American brand; always open-pollinated, untreated, and quality tested for garden success

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : SURVIVAL GARDEN SEEDS
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Green
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, High Germination Rate, Low Maintenance, Pest Resistant
• Expected Blooming Period : Summer
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• Product Care Instructions : For improved germination rates, soak overnight & clip seed tail off. Start 3-4 weeks before last frost indoors in seed trays, or sow directly outdoors once soil has warmed to at least 70°. Space hills 8-10' apart in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Thin each hill to 2-3 strongest vines. Our professionally designed packets give precise instructions for planting depth, soil temperature, sunlight requirements, & moisture needs as well as expert tips for harvesting & sustainable seed saving. For improved germination rates, soak overnight & clip seed tail off. Start 3-4 weeks before last frost indoors in seed trays, or sow directly outdoors once soil has warmed to at l… See more