{"product_id":"martin-bird-house-gourd-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Martin Bird House Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a02ac22-4988-8324-aeb8-dfa095210303-55\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a02ac22-4988-8324-aeb8-dfa095210303-55\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a02ac22-4988-8324-aeb8-dfa095210303-55\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-316\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"12b8b917-0f26-4bfc-b0f3-3331290c13bb\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eMartin Birdhouse Gourd is a vigorous heirloom vine grown for its large, hard-shelled fruits that are ideal for crafting decorative birdhouses, containers, and ornamental displays. The fast-growing vines thrive on trellises, fences, arbors, and garden beds, producing abundant gourds throughout the growing season. Well suited to home gardens and hobby craft projects, this variety performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14102zh\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eHeirloom ornamental gourd variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j67v3w\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eProduces large, hard-shelled birdhouse gourds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wx2nkn\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eIdeal for making birdhouses, crafts, and decorative projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zbhrhi\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eVigorous climbing or trailing vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ilq38\" data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eExcellent for trellises, fences, and arbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wkjvj9\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eHigh-yielding and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wcz8sd\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eLong-lasting fruits suitable for drying and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1789\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1piagjd\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wripnh\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eCommon Name (US):\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin Birdhouse Gourd \/ Birdhouse Gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12yh1tv\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eSeed Type \/ Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom Ornamental Gourd Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qlpnji\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual climbing or trailing vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pauzei\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–11 (grown as an annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ywycq\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring after the last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"54y1mz\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eGrowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring through Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ftcwf\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qpritq\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eGermination Time and Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 75–90°F (24–32°C); 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