& &#38 Gourd Cucurbita lagenaria Bird House 1 Packet

Grow your own natural birdhouse with Gourd 'Bird House'. A fascinating Calabash gourd producing large, bottle-shaped fruits perfect for drying and repurposing. This half-hardy annual climber, Cucurbita lagenaria, is ideal for trellises and fences where its hanging fruits keep their shape best. once dried these gourds can be drilled and transformed into long-lasting birdhouses or painted for decorative use – some even last up to ten years!Sow indoors between March and April. Soak seeds before sowing, and germinate in warm conditions (20–25°C). Gradually acclimatise seedlings before planting outside after frost. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Requires full sun and rich, free-draining soil. Grow vertically for best results. Non-edible. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Grow your own natural birdhouses from unique bottle-shaped gourds Perfect for trellises or fences – helps fruits maintain shape Long-lasting when dried – can be used for up to 10 years Easy to grow half-hardy annual – great for creative garden projects Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KF7191