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Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

My Lg's are chugging right along and I have only been watering them every second day and only a gallon or so at a time. Is that enough? I talked to a grower up the road who waters gallons at a time frequently. My soil is light and loamy.
Also, could someone post a pic of a female that is close to opening. I've got lots of males ( and a few females I think) but I would like to see what they look like.

7/24/2008 6:51:11 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Andy:

I live in Georgia so our weather may be different.
When healthy my LG plants take at least 20 gallons per week.

My opinion, more water.

7/24/2008 7:03:00 PM

Jericho Vermont

Andy,
I have received about 8 inches of rain in the past 8 days so too much is certainly not good. Scoop up some dirt from around the base and squeeze it into a ball. If the ball stays together soil is too wet but if it breaks apart it is probably fine. As for females they are not a whole lot different than baby cucumbers in looks as far as I am concerned. Just like a female pumpkin they will have a baby long gourd attached to them. Also the male flowers will be very long and the females much shorter.
Hope this helps.
John

7/24/2008 7:46:14 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

That helps a lot guys. Kinda flying blind but it sure is enjoyable, thanks.

7/24/2008 8:31:40 PM

Cincinnati,OH

Ive got one going in a 5 gallon pot and it uses about a gallon and a half to 2 gallons per day

7/24/2008 8:45:02 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Ron I saw your diary and WOW! I'm hoping for something 2-3 feet long, 72" is impressive from a 5 gal. pot.

7/24/2008 10:27:26 PM

Cincinnati,OH

Ya I was expecting about 4 feet. This is the first time ive grown a gourd. I'm amazed

7/25/2008 10:11:34 AM

eastern Ontario

Andy H.--I recall that last year in August,with no rain for awhile,I was averaging about 3 gal/plant/day.
I watered about twice/week.If there is rain that has to factored in.

7/27/2008 6:27:56 AM