[gourds] Gourd durability
david (gourds@globalgarden.com)
Tue, 13 Jan 1998 14:20:00 -0600
What has intrigued me for a long time is the qualities of the largenaria
gourd shells.
I wonder if anyone has information on why gourds can endure so well and
resist decay. I have had gourds lie on the ground exposed for several years
with no apparent damage. This is very unusual for organic things in our area
of high rainfall and humidity. In fact, I found some forgotten gourds that
are surely 7 or 8 years old in an shed on the damp ground. I cleaned them a
bit (very easy, too) applied a stain and finish, cut lids and sold them.
They were not more brittle nor the worse for wear than fresher ones.
david
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