Birdhouse Bottle Gourd

Lagenaria siceraria  Seeds per packet ~ 12 Germination 92% Packed for 2024 DISCOUNTED Origins and History The Birdhouse Bottle Gourd is one of the oldest cultivated plants, with archaeological evidence showing its presence in Africa and Asia more than 8,000 years ago. It was carried across continents by early human migrations and trade, thriving as a versatile plant used for containers, tools, musical instruments, and decorative crafts. In the Americas, Indigenous peoples cultivated gourds long before European contact, often hollowing them out to use as storage vessels or birdhouses, which is how this variety earned its common name. Its deep cultural significance as both a utilitarian and artistic plant makes it a treasured heirloom variety today. Appearance and Characteristics This gourd variety produces vigorous, sprawling vines with large, heart-shaped leaves and white night-blooming flowers that attract pollinators like moths and bees. The fruits are hard-shelled and take on a clas