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Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
On Jun 11, 2008, nik131 from Silver Spring, MD wrote:
I have successfully grown bottle gourds for many years in MD and they can be eaten when they are small (approx. 3-4 in. in diam.) . They have a similar taste and texture to squash when sauted, but you must pick them early, before they become woody.
On Dec 27, 2007, jipsi from Clinton, IL (Zone 6a) wrote:
Common, easy to grow, gourd. Cultivated primarily for crafting (ie: birdhouses, small containers, art objects) and not as a food crop, the Mexican Bottle gourd can be successfully grown as far North in the US as Central Illinois. NEEDS at least 120 growing days of heat (the hotter, the better!) and sunshine. Requires an additional 2 to 4 months, pref. in cool, dark quarters (can be left to winter outdoors, however) to complete drying/curing process before crafting.
