About 8 weeks after planting in the ground, young Mexican Bottle Gourds less than1 week after hand-pollination; Central Illinois, 07/08/07.
by jipsi Dec 27, 2007 9:59 AM
Early October (2007) patch of Mexican Bottle gourds, just after first frost. Note there are young gourds in progress: will not harvest.
by jipsi Dec 27, 2007 10:09 AM
First harvest mid October 2007, well after frost and vine falloff. Mexican Bottle gourds cure on a shed roof; Central Illinois, 2007.
by jipsi Dec 27, 2007 10:13 AM
Late December 2007, post mold, post optional scraping of dead outer skin. Gourd will require several more weeks of drying before ready to craft.
by jipsi Dec 27, 2007 10:18 AM
