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Williamsburg,KY

I grew some Giant Bushel Gourds this year. I started the seeds April 25th and planted in the patch by mid May. One measures 79" circumfrence. The vines are all died down now and I will be bringing them into the barn soon. I know they will take a long time to dry, but can I cut them now and retrieve the seeds and let the shell dry or will the shell rot? Would it be best to just let the gourd dry, which I know will take a long time, then retrieve the seeds? Hoping someone knows about these types of gourds.

10/19/2013 9:18:54 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Let the shell dry then retrieve the seeds

10/19/2013 9:40:35 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Thanks Shannon, I guess Im just excited cuz these are the biggest gourds I have ever grown!

10/20/2013 7:58:49 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

We wiped them in bleached and hung them in the rafters..

10/20/2013 9:43:20 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Hang em in the rafters...heck I can hardly roll them over, let alone pick them up! Im trying to figure a way to move them to the barn.

10/22/2013 8:11:52 AM

ShagHarbour n,s canada

got a few seeds? message me cueball420@hotmail.com i would like 5-6 seeds i have 14 ft sunflower and marrow seeds to trade

11/3/2013 6:07:02 PM

Georgetown, Ontario

If you aren't interested in keeping the shell you can retrieve the seeds anytime. I read somewhere though that if you cut them open before they are dry the shell will rot.

11/5/2013 7:14:55 PM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

Heres how I save the gourd but get the seed out.
First drill a quarter size hole into top of gourd add steel ball bearings more the better lol. then shake and roll em. let the steel ball bearings do all the work for u.

11/5/2013 7:53:57 PM