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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 11, 2015
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    Harvest snake gourds when young (before the skin becomes thick), around 40-50 days from planting. The long varietals may then be ready when only 16-18 inches, while the shorter cultivars will be around 6-8 inches in length.

    For more information on snake gourds, please visit the following links:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/gourd/snake-gourd-plant-growing.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 20, 2015
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    If you are getting plenty of flowers but nothing produces or the fruit that does produce is not up to par, then it is most likely due to poor pollination. Hand pollination often helps. Just use a small paint brush and swirl it around the inside of the flower and repeat on all the flowers on the plant. These articles will help you with attracting more pollinators: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 17, 2015
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    I was not able to locate any such research.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/gourd/how-to-grow-teasel-gourds.htm

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    shelley on
    August 11, 2015
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    I would recommend asking your county fair officials for the judging criteria. They will be able to tell you how your grandson's gourds will be judged.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 31, 2015
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    Allow the gourds to ripen fully on the vine
    Harvest the gourds with a 2 to 3 inch stem still attached.
    Wash the gourds and rinse them with a diluted bleach solution.
    Place the gourds in a warm and dry location. Laying them on screens is a good idea.
    The gourds began to cure and the outer skin forms a shell.
    The seeds continue to ripen during this process.
    You can then break open the shell and remove the seeds. Remove any pulp residue on the seeds.
    Leave the seeds to dry throughly after harvesting.
    When they are completely dry you can store them in a jar.

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    JeffreyGardener on
    April 19, 2016
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    Neem oil spray is generally harmless to your flowering plants. I doubt that will affect your gourds.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 29, 2016
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    I would suggest a soil test, and Fall is a good time to do this.
    Too much Nitrogen in the soil will produce lush green plants and little or no fruit--or gourds on the plant.

    With the results of your soil test, you can make some amendments to the soil yet this Fall.

    Your County Extension Office can help you with a soil test for a small fee.
    Here is link to help you locate your nearest office.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

    Off coarse, it also could be a pollination issue.

    Here are some articles with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/gourd/growing-gourd-plants.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm

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