Particularly if you dry the larger kind.
2006-06-13 15:18:21 · 3 answers · asked by vzhnri 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I grew bird house gords one year. I cut them off leaving 4-6 inches of vine and let dry outside. I let some dry on the vine - so I could harvest the seeds. Ones I left on the vine seem to not keep the nice perfect shape.
It was alot of fun. I was amazed at the length of the vine 50 ft - I grew it close to chain link fence - a perfect enviorment. It produced about 40 beautiful gords and 4-5 mutants.
HAVE Fun and try painting-decorate a couple.
2006-06-13 15:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before trying to dry the gourds, wash them in a mild bleach solution. This will kill any bacteria on the gourds and keep them from rotting. Hang them in a dry area where they can have air circulation between the gourds. Don't let them touch each other. Happy drying!
2006-06-14 11:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by organic gardener 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No real secret...place them in a dark dry area.
2006-06-13 15:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by browneyed girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋