I planted Birdhouse gourd seeds this year back in May. They grew up and over the arch and had about 4 pieces of fruit growing through the heat of the summer. I read that you're supposed to pick the gourds when the leaves start to turn brown and wither. It is now October and time to plant Sweet Pea seeds. I want to rip out the gourds. But NOW they're making more flowers AND more baby gourds! They must be liking the cooler autumn weather. Ugh! What to do?
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Some of the leaves are turning brown. |
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New babies! Ugh! |
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Now is not a good time! |
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And more? No! |
What would you do? Should I wait until November to rip them out and plant Sweet Peas? No! I ordered a bunch of Sweet Pea seeds in August in anticipation of Sept planting. But then we were getting ready for a trip and I didn't want to burden my friend Joe with watering them every day while we were gone. These Sweet Pea seeds are burning a hole in my pocket!!!!
Happy Autumn!