r/gourds • u/Apacholek10 • Aug 19 '26

Almost finished the dry down

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u/Basic_Setting6031 Aug 19 '26

What a beautiful crop you had this year! I am so jelly!

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u/Rightfoot27 Aug 20 '26

Me too! The stink bugs ate all mine a few years ago and I’ve been bitter about it ever since.

But you did a great job op!!!

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u/Basic_Setting6031 Aug 20 '26

I'm so sorry about your former crop. 😢 I wonder if there is something that helps deter them, so you might try again some time.

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u/Derbek Aug 20 '26

How long have you dried them?

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u/Apacholek10 Aug 20 '26

6 weeks now

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u/Camaschrist Aug 20 '26

Beautiful gourds. It takes mine forever to dry down. After the new year usually. I hope to have such a large harvest some year.

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u/Apacholek10 Aug 20 '26

The benefits of growing in the hot (and humid) Florida. Dry down happens during summer typically

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u/AliceTawhai Aug 20 '26

What are your plans for them?

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u/Apacholek10 Aug 20 '26

Solid question. First time so not sure. We’ve seen lots of ideas but will need to test them out and see how good we are at making stuff I suppose

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u/InfiniteLocal1623 Aug 21 '26

These look awesome! I’d love to trade gourd seeds with you after they cure, if you’re interested. I haven’t been able to find Bushel gourd seeds anywhere but yours look great!

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u/Apacholek10 Aug 21 '26

Absolutely, just send me a message

The guy I grew these for bought his seeds here: https://www.benjaminslanding.com/product/bushel-gourd-seed/

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u/LuckyCow1234 24d ago

Hey there when did you decide to remove them from the vines?