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Cincinnati,OH

When is the best time to remove the seeds? I want to save them. My gourd is done growing, would it be safe to leave them in the gourd until the 1st week of October?

8/7/2008 1:41:37 PM

Ohio

Last year I picked a few long gourds about mid Aug. Kept them in a cool room till Oct. After the Oct. competition the seeds were removed for drying. The seeds germed just fine for the nexted year. If you store the gourd in a warm area you may be suprised that after a month or so when you open the gourd to harvest the seeds many of them have started to germinate inside of the gourd. So, a cool dry area would work better if your are waiting to take it to a competition. Every few days or so give it a wipe down with a wet cloth with 10% clorine solution to halt or slow down the mold that will form on it.

So how did you do this year?

Have a good one, and grow them long. :)

8/7/2008 7:56:06 PM

Cincinnati,OH

Thanks Venari,
1st time grower of the gourds this year. Figured I would grow one out of a 5 gallon pot on my deck for fun.
I couldn't believe it got to 73"
109" Parsons x self.
I guess I will bring it in and dry it in the basement.

8/7/2008 8:46:54 PM