Birdhouse Gourds are a delightfully whimsical addition to your growing efforts and the perfect shape for your feathered friends in the garden! Most commonly grown for creating birdhouses, these 8" to 10 " inch smooth skinned, wide bottomed gourds are ideal for drying and then decorating. Fun to grow over a sturdy trellis arch or along a garden gate, the suspense of harvest awaits each fall to start crafting with them once they are properly cured. Stand them up when the fruits are young to get a fully flat bottom. These attractive gourds can be painted, carved, cut and drilled into countless creations - use your imagination! Average 100 days. Packet: 20 seeds.