An ornamental gourd, as an unpretentious climbing plant, can quickly cover up even the largest unsightly buildings and vegetable garden imperfections. In addition, a climbing plant can be used as a screen for zoning a site by setting supports for it.
Where to plant a decorative pumpkin
Decorative pumpkin is grown in the same way as edible pumpkin, on fertile, loose soil, with good watering and fertilizing with organic fertilizer. She loves sunny areas.
How to save a decorative pumpkin
Place them in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight for about 1 week. The shell will begin to harden and change color. After a week, the surface of the pumpkin will be well dried.
Move them to a well ventilated dark place for at least 6 months.
How long do decorative pumpkins last
From dried pumpkins, you can make decor, cut holes, cover with paint, wax and decorate as you like. Dried Lagenaria can be flaky and rough, this can be fixed by buffing the surface with sandpaper. The shelf life of dried ornamental pumpkins is unlimited.