Birdhouse Bottle gourd seeds

The Birdhouse Gourd is a striking, bottle-shaped gourd that can be used both as an edible vegetable and a decorative item, depending on its stage of maturity.

Young fruits can be cooked and eaten like zucchini. When fully matured and dried, they are perfect for making birdhouses or beautiful decorative objects. For the best-shaped gourds, train the plant to grow vertically and let the fruits hang.

Young fruits are edible
Perfect for crafting birdhouses and carafes
Train vertically for more uniform, well-shaped fruits

A versatile plant for both the vegetable garden and creative DIY projects!

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Description

Birdhouse Gourd

The Birdhouse Gourd is a striking, bottle-shaped gourd that can be used for both culinary and decorative purposes depending on its stage of maturity. Young fruits can be cooked and eaten like zucchini. However, when fully ripened and dried, they are perfect for making birdhouses or beautiful decorative items. For the best-shaped fruits, train the plant to climb and allow the gourds to hang.

Young fruits are edible
Perfect for crafting birdhouses and carafes
Train upwards for more uniform, well-shaped gourds

How to sow Birdhouse Gourd?

Sow from late April to mid-June in a sheltered seedbed outdoors. Once germinated and strong enough, transplant the seedlings to a sunny, fertile spot with plenty of space. Ideally, use a trellis, fence, or pergola so the gourds can hang, which helps them develop attractive shapes and dry evenly.

Harvesting Gourd Birdhouse

For decorative use, allow the fruits to fully ripen and dry. For culinary use, harvest the young gourds early in the season. For decorative purposes, always let the fruits mature and dry completely.