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Norton, MA

Is there a difference between Extra Long Handled Dipper Gourds and Long Gourds? I know what long gourds are and how they look and all but have never seen a dipper gourd. Thanks, Alex.

3/4/2004 6:37:26 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Long gourds are straight and skinny. Dipper gourds often have a huge bulb in the End. There has been some really long dipper gourds 80". Long gourds are only available from a few places. Giants of the Garden, P & P, and exchanging them with other growers.

3/4/2004 7:59:38 AM

wisconsin rapids WI

If you look in my 2003 diaries I grew a 68in extra long Handled Dipper I get the seed from Carolina Gourd and seed

3/4/2004 8:53:16 AM

Indiana

Rainydays
has it right the dipper gourds were/are used for just that Dipping water or whatever I grew a 68 in xlh dipper gourd last year. Im only gonna grow long gourds this year.
Steve

3/4/2004 10:47:34 AM

Norton, MA

OK Thanks, Alex.

3/4/2004 4:19:54 PM

Rocky-r@stny.rr.com

I am a very good short "Long guord" grower.. I cant seem to get them over 60 inches! lol..

3/4/2004 6:53:45 PM

mcminnville oregon

if you actually want to use the dipper ??? coat the inside with melted bees wax!!! a big hit at elkcamp???

3/6/2004 12:10:15 AM