dead buds

Question

This year I was trying to grow some birdhouse gourds. I followed the directions to a T. I have very healthy vines, but as soon as the gourds are the size of a cherry tomato, they turn brown and fall off. What have I done wrong ? Thanks. I live in the Pittsburgh, Pa area.

Answer 1

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