OT:When to harvest birdhouse gourds?

redtom · Oct 15, 2013

I grew them about 20 yrs ago and don't remember doing anything special. This year I grew them again and got a whole bunch out there. the pumpkins and squash take care of themselves by dying from wilt/virus but these vines are hardy and still green and growing. Should I wait until hard frost/kill? I don't think I should let the gourds freeze though. After picking should I hang them up in the shed. do they need to be kept from freezing solid this winter? Its a lotta dumb city boy questions but a lot of folks are wanting some of my harvest. thanks

Anonymous-0 · Oct 15, 2013

We pick em when we are ready. Freezing has never seem to be an issue. But if we want to use the seeds for the next year, we do bring them in the basement.

wh · Oct 15, 2013

I pick mine in dec or january. Leave them on vine until then.

gene bender · Oct 15, 2013

I leasve mine till the vines die then be sure to cut leaving plenty of stem.

redtom · Oct 16, 2013

What part of the country are you in? Mine would be frozen solid by then (mid Mich)

OT:When to harvest birdhouse gourds?

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