The BIGGEST mistake gardeners
make is harvesting their gourds too early!
After frost, the leaves will die and for the first time the beautiful gourds
show themselves. It is so tempting to
run down to the garden and harvest them. However, gourds need to be left on the vine as long as possible. A gourd is ripe and ready for harvesting when
its stem and tendril have turned completely brown which will be well after frost. Use sharp shears/clippers and leave at least
3 inches of stem. Allow the green fruit to dehydrate over the next season or two in a well-ventilated area off the ground.
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