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Gourd is a name given to any kind of fruit that has a hollow shell. It belongs to the family of Cucurbitaceae and the genus is Lagenaria. Gourds have mostly been from the species of Lagenaria siceraria and belong to their native Africa. Some say that these gourds could be the oldest of plants that were domesticated by human beings.More...
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Harvesting Gourds
There are many ways in which you can harvest gourds. The way in which you harvest gourds depends on the type of gourd that you grow. In case of ornamental gourds, the best time to harvest them will be when they are at the height of their color. Smaller gourds can be picked easily by slightly twisting the stem.More...
Can You Eat Gourds
Gourd is a vegetable that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It belongs to the same family as the pumpkin. Though it is a vegetable, it can be used for a variety of purposes, such as making musical instruments, bowls, bottles, baskets, sculpturing and pyrography. It is a versatile vegetable as it can be used in so many different ways.More...
How To Dry Gourds ?
Gourds can be used in a variety of ways. You can make use of dried gourds to decorate your table. You can also use them to make object like birdhouses, bowls, dippers and much more.More...
How To Grow Gourds ?
Gourds can be used for a variety of purposes. Besides using edible gourds as food, you can use the ornamental varieties for decoration or building items like birdhouses or bowls. You can also use gourds to make musical instruments or for sculpturing.More...
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