Hi Linda!
Did you process them for sponges or eat them? I understand they are a popular squash to eat in Asia. I was hoping to process these as part of a spa gift package for Christmas gifts. Although, I'm not getting as many as I had anticipated, just yet. I'm certainly saving the seeds for next time. My plan is to add two/three more cattle panels and create a tunnel with vining peas in the Spring and luffa/gourds in the summer. Fact is, I need more arbor as it is. They are really spreading out and there's nothing more to weave it through. It's getting mighty heavy!
I keep watching my sunflower head for harvesting. It's a first with them as well. They sure seem ready, but the backs of the heads are still pale, so I guess I need to wait a bit longer. But, what do I know. The birds are not stealing the seeds yet, so I guess that's a good sign.
Boy, I sure am ready for the summer to end. We had a very dry season this year and there seems no end in sight. Come on, Autumn, hurry up!
