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Lewistown,IL

I am seeking seeds from the "longest" extra long handle dipper gourd I can get my hands on. I would prefer they come from hand pollinated gourds so I can be relatively sure they are pure seed. I have and am trying to get pure seed from known growers that control the pollination. I have run into many dead ends as most growers are either getting very old and quit or have sold out to bigger seed companies (Quarry Seeds). I want to try to grow the longest ever. I hope someone out there has the passion for these gourds as I do. Thanks for any help I can get. Tim

2/20/2018 2:27:31 AM

Rapid City, SD

i think you might need to start your own strian....gets seeds from>>>>https://www.burpee.com/vegetables/gourds/gourd-extra-long-handle-dipper-prod001996.html

good luck.....i thought i had a few but i have given them away.....i have grown them a couple times.....up trellis then let then grow down from top....had one about 4 feet long

2/20/2018 2:48:49 PM

Lewistown,IL

Thank You for your help Matt. I talked to Glenn Burkhalter in Alabama he said he seen one 8' at a gourd show years back and doesn't remember who the grower was. So an 8'er is the goal or more.

2/21/2018 2:10:36 AM

Indiana

Tjsna, put up a 10 foot tall trellis, start your seed early, keep your plant healthy, you will be surprised what gravity can do.

2/21/2018 8:20:29 PM

Indiana

Seriously, try out Rupp seed I've grown extra long handle dippers from them for years. Haven't been disappointed. Good luck!

2/21/2018 8:21:59 PM

Lewistown,IL

Cucurbit- Rupp seeds came yesterday along with some from quarry seeds. I have got to start somewhere. I have structures in place just need the right seed.

2/22/2018 1:43:53 AM