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Pollination
Gourds will cross-pollinate, so if gourds true to a particular type are wanted, various kinds should be widely separated. The female blossom opens and blooms for one night only, and if the job of pollination is left to night flying insects only, the quantity of gourds may be small. While gourds are blooming, flying insects can be attracted to your gourd patch by placing a light nearby for a few hours after dark, allowing a better chance to achieve pollination.
Hand pollination, which I recommend you try, is another alternative and can be a way to grow a more abundant crop of gourds. Hand pollination is accomplished by transferring the pollen from male to female blossoms using your finger or a fine
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