Gourds, Birdhouse Gourd Seeds

Birdhouse gourds (also known as Dipper Gourds) make ideal homes for many kinds of birds once dried.

• Easy to grow on fences or trellises.
  

SPECIFICS: (see below for complete sowing information)

• SEED DEPTH: 1/2 inch
• SEED SPACING: 4 inches
• EMERGES: 10-15 days
• MATURES: 100-120 days

SOWING:

• Plant seed outdoors in a sunny location after danger of frost is past.
  
• Can start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier.
• While they can be planted in hills, like squash or pumpkins, best results are obtained when supported.
• Plant in rows 4 inches apart.
• Cover seed with 1/2 inch of soil, well pressed down.

GERMINATION:

• Germinated in 10-15 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

THINNING:

• When plants are 1-2 inches high, thin to 12-16 inches apart in the row.

NOTES:

• Will tolerate light frost so allow to dry on the vine as long as possible.
  
• They are completely dry when you can hear the seeds rattle inside when shaken.
• To make a birdhouse, drill a hole 1-1 1/2 diameter and a few tiny holes in the bottom for drainage.
• For longer lasting birdhouse varnish or shellac.