Re: MtMan-List: Gourds

[PappyCton@aol.com]

in my 2nd year of growing gourds, here in sunny (and dry) So. Cal.  Last year,
I was able to let them air dry on a shelf.  This year, I thought I would hang
one.  Foolishly, I hung it by the neck, which bruised, softened and rotted in
short order.  The rest, I am  drying on the shelves.

Another peculiarity this year, was a black mildew/fungus that appeared on some
of the gourds.  I believe this is due to El Nino, with all of the extra
moisture in our poorly drained (but, south facing plot).  On the bright side,
I believe the mildew/fungus is going to create a verty dramatic effect on one
long-necked, large bottle gourd.  We'll see....  Also, I'm going to
carve/incise a couple of them green, this year.

Pappy