Grow Bird House Bottle Gourd, a unique variety of suraikkai known for its large, hard-shell gourds that can be dried and crafted into birdhouses, musical instruments, containers, or decorative items. Apart from craft use, tender gourds can be used in cooking too. A fun and productive plant for both garden lovers and hobby crafters.
Sowing Instructions:
Season: Best sown during early summer and monsoon (Feb–July)
Sowing Method: Direct sowing in ground or large grow bags
Spacing: 3–4 feet between plants
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
Watering: Water regularly, especially during flowering
Support: Provide strong trellis or support for climbing
Harvesting:
Tender Use: Harvest in 70–80 days for cooking
Craft Use: Allow to fully mature and dry on vine (100+ days)
Harvest only when outer skin becomes hard and color changes
Highlights:
Grow your own DIY birdhouse material
Doubles as a vegetable when harvested early
Great educational project for kids and schools
Hardy creeper
that grows well in Indian climate