Types of Gourds With Pictures and Identification Chart
2024年1月30日 · Dipper Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) The dipper gourd is a bottle gourd variety with an elongated, narrow neck and bulbous base resembling a ladle or dipper. The bulb-like base can measure up to 10” (25 cm) in diameter, and its long, slender neck or handle can measure 12” (30 cm) or more.
Growing Gourds – Everything You Need to Know - New Life On ...
2023年10月9日 · The gourds most often used for traditionally for storage vessels and crafting are the dipper gourds, birdhouse gourds, and bottle gourds. They produce white flowers, an extremely hard shell, and are often varying shades of tan in color once mature.
How to Harvest Dipper Gourds - Weekand
2012年10月29日 · Dipper gourds (Langenaria siceraria) come in a variety of shapes and sizes, although most have thin necks and bulbous bases. Some varieties feature short necks, or handles, while others have long or curved handles.
Gourds: Dipper Overview - Growing Tips - SmartGardener
Dipper. Lagenaria gourds are native to the old world tropics. The fruits come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can get a lot bigger than the other types. They have thick, hard shells and have been dried and used as bottles, dippers, birdhouses and musical instruments.
How to Grow Long-Handle Gourds - Weekand
2012年3月12日 · Commonly called long-handle or dipper gourds, Lagenaria siceraria is a species of hard-shelled gourd grown for the ornamental value of its fruit. Each gourd features a long, slightly curved neck and a bulbous base, giving it an unusual bottle-like shape that lends it to the making of craft projects such as ladles, scoops and decorative birdhouses.
Gourds: Types of Gourds, Growing Gourds, Curing Gourds
2024年7月25日 · Once the fruits are set, they begin to grow fast! Dipper gourds with extra-long necks can be trained to grow around a broom handle to make an interesting twisted shape, or you can even tie them into a knot! Harvesting and Curing Gourds. Ornamental gourds can be picked as soon as their stems turn brown and the tendrils next to them are dry ...
Dipper Gourds - Amish Gourds
These dipper gourds are perfect for all kinds of crafts such as birdhouses, woodburning, painting, and rattles. They have bulbs between 4″ –5″ in diameter. Handle may be straight or curved.