Re: MtMan-List: Gourds

[Jeff Powers <kestrel@ticon.net>]

   >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
Pappy,here in Wisconsin I've had the mildew/fungus happen often. does'nt
seem to hurt and sometimes stays on the gourd. Don't know bout El Nino but
the humidity level is higher here than S.Cal.
Jeff Powers,Rogue & Ne'er do Well

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