Gourds are ready to be harvested when the stems dry and turn brown. While smaller cucurbita gourds may mature after 90 days, some larger lagenaria and luffa gourd varieties require 120 to 180 days ...

They nest inside gourds and help keep gardens free of pests. How do you dry gourds? Store ornamental gourds on a screen or vented platform in a dry, dark area for three to six months to dry them ...