Long Handled Dipper Gourd produces a slim, curving neck and round bulbous end. Grow it on a trellis for straighter, longer handles, or bend young fruit into a knot for decorative forms.
Start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors once the soil reaches 70°F. Harvest Lagenaria gourds in fall when the leaves and stems have dried and the skin has faded, then cure them for 3–6 months in a dry, well-ventilated place.
