|
I'm very sorry to have to write this, but your explanation on how to dry gourds is all wrong... The best way to dry them is to leave them on the vine. Gourds need lots of air to properly dry, so leaving them outside is best.
|
www.associatedcontent.com/article/7439/gourd_drying_and...
www.associatedcontent.com/article/7439/gourd_drying_and_cleaning.html
|
|
|
|
Now the vine is dying and he cut off the 20 or so gourds. He is hanging them outside in the sun to dry. In Florida is this the best way to dry them?
|
www.ehow.com/how_3886_dry-gourds.html
www.ehow.com/how_3886_dry-gourds.html
|
|
|
Here's all you need to know about how to dry gourds. ... At this time you can carve, paint, wax, shellac or decorate your ornamental gourds any way you wish. ... Summer Squash: Easy, Prolific and Best Fresh From Your Vegetable Garden ...
|
gardening.about.com/od/vegetables/a/DryingGourds.htm
gardening.about.com/od/vegetables/a/DryingGourds.htm
|
|
I grew several "birdhouse" gourds this year and I ... I grew several "birdhouse" gourds this year and I know that the vine is dying, but the gourds are still very green and firm. Last year they rotted. Is there a way to dry them without losing them to decay? ... Best Answer - Chosen by Asker...
|
answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071005143754AADf...
answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071005143754AADfFQ5
|
|
Gourd frequently asked questions. ... Basically gourds will dry regardless of what you do with them. The most important thing to remember is to not set them directly on the ground in an especially damp area. Gourds will dry outdoors but it is best to set them up on wood or rocks to get them up off the damp ground.
|
www.duo-county.com/~rdhughes/faqs.html
|
|
If the gourds are soft, leave them on the vine, even if a frost is coming. Sometimes, the first frost hardens them. Some gourds will dry out easily, while others will mold during the drying process. Since a gourd is 90% water, this mold is nature’s way of bringing moisture to the surface. ... Best Days Calendar...
|
www.farmersalmanac.com/home_garden/a/how-to-dry-gourds
www.farmersalmanac.com/home_garden/a/how-to-dry-gourds
|
|
Gourds are ready for harvest when the stems dry and turn brown. It is best to harvest gourds before frost. Mature gourds that have a hardened shell will survive a light frost, but less developed gourds will be damaged.
|
ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1630.html
|
|
We have tried this method in Utah with limited success, our best results were obtained by taking the gourds indoors and placing them on shelves in a spare room. From our experience, we typically lose about one half of our harvest. ... This gourd was recently harvested. Notice the stem has begun to dry. The gourd will have...
|
www.gourd-art.com/drying_gourds.html
www.gourd-art.com/drying_gourds.html
|
|
They were completely dry within 5 weeks. I did harvest a few green ones and try to dry them in the house. Every single gourd I brought in rotted! I have since spoken with several farmers and most agree that the best and easiest way to dry the gourds is to leave them on the vine.
|
laurie1_2.tripod.com/mygourds/drying.htm
laurie1_2.tripod.com/mygourds/drying.htm
|
|
