Ferry Morse Birdhouse Gourd

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Green hourglass-shaped fruits 8-10 inches long are decorative, fresh and useful when made into birdhouses. Fun project for children. Or paint with funny faces.

In full sun, sow 5 seeds over a hill 12 inches tall and 2 feet across with well-drained soil. For smaller gardens, plant alongside a fence or trellis. When plants are 6 inches tall, thin to 3 plants per hill. Gourds do not transplant well.

Late to mature. When skin is hard, cut from vines. To make birdhouse, spread out in a warm, airy place until thoroughly dry. Cut a hole for door, shake out seeds, and hang outside. Best left natural for birdhouses.