How to Grow Bottle or Birdhouse
Lagenaria siceraria
Your complete guide to growing Bottle or Birdhouse.
📷 Wikipedia: CalabashWhen to Plant Bottle or Birdhouse
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | December – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | November – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | November – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | October – November |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | September – November |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | September – October |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | August – September |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | July – September |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | June – August |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | June – August |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | June – August |
Companion Plants for Bottle or Birdhouse
✓ Good companions
Fixes nitrogen in soil for heavy-feeding squash, completes Three Sisters companion system
Strongly repels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and other squash pests
Provides natural trellis support for climbing squash vines, part of traditional Three Sisters planti…
Attracts beneficial predatory insects that control squash pest populations
Repels cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and nematodes with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, repels aphids
Repels cucumber beetles and provides general pest deterrent through aromatic oils
Deters squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, breaks up soil for squash roots
✗ Keep away from
Strong aromatic oils can inhibit squash growth and may attract harmful insects
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit squash growth and development
Compete for similar soil nutrients and space, may harbor similar fungal diseases
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
