How to Grow Birdhouse Gourd
Lagenaria siceraria
Your complete guide to growing Birdhouse Gourd.
📷 Wikipedia: CalabashWhen to Plant Birdhouse Gourd
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Companion Plants for Birdhouse Gourd
✓ Good companions
Fixes nitrogen in soil and creates classic three sisters planting with corn
Repels cucumber beetles, ants, and other common gourd pests
Provides strong vertical support structure for climbing vines
Repels cucumber beetles and other pests that attack gourd vines
Acts as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles
Repels cucumber beetles and provides general pest deterrent
Deters cucumber beetles and vine borers while not competing for space
Provides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial insects
✗ Keep away from
Strong essential oils can inhibit gourd seed germination and growth
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most cucurbits including gourds
May harbor Colorado potato beetles that can damage gourd vines
