Description
They can be eaten like a vegetable when they are harvested at 8 inches long. They can also be dried, which can be a long process that takes 2-6 weeks. Gourds are a vining plant and best if planted every 24-36 inch apart with the help of a trellis. Cavemans Club Gourds perform best when grown on 8-10 inch tall mounds to best accommodate long, trailing vines. For straight necks, trellis and allow gourds to hang straight.