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Gone With The Win

I think the closest gpc affiliated place is in Kentucky. Its 109 inches still growing. Hopefully all works out ok and it doesn't break off lol..

9/4/2019 6:07:05 PM

Central NY

Jeezuz Tim...don’t jinx yerself...and be careful...you have to be very gentle when licking those ....gotta tape them to a board....find gmay...he’ll walk ya through it...

9/4/2019 6:14:58 PM

Central NY

(Picking those...)...don’t lick em...they’ll start swayin...

9/4/2019 6:15:36 PM

Jericho Vermont

Nice job Tim! We use a 2x6 and duck tape to remove LG's off the vine. You can also transport them easily that way, just remember to put a red flag on the end so trucks won't run into your gourd.

9/4/2019 7:27:13 PM

Gone With The Win

lol you guys are awesome. porkchop I only lick the stigmas it helps to get the pollen to stick. Im past that now lol..

9/4/2019 8:22:49 PM

Gone With The Win

yes i will tape this gourd to a board if it ever stops growing..

9/4/2019 8:23:38 PM

Central NY

Onward and upward tomatotim....good luck

9/4/2019 8:59:12 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

While it is growing, tape it to a board with black electrical tape. It will stretch as the gourd grows, but can prevent a disaster.. Attach the top of the board to the trellis and the bottom to a stake in the ground so it doesn't get swinging. Don't take a chance. I have had a couple of nice gourds end up in pieces.

9/4/2019 10:07:18 PM

Merrimack NH

Tim,

Do what Iowegian says but rather than using electrical tape, if you have access to a pair of panty hose, cut it into pieces and tie it on loosely with that. It is very stretchy and won't effect the gourds ability to grow. Take a look at the pictures on my diary under "barryl"

9/5/2019 9:01:30 AM

Colorado

Tim you might consider removing the long gourd from the plant and storing it(as soon as its done growing) till you get it measured.They tend to build up fluid in the tip which can cause a rot spot or shriveled tip if left on the plant until October.The current rules don't allow for that phenomenon.

9/16/2019 11:38:13 AM