Assertion: gourd | /r/HasProperty | dry
Facets:
value: completely
type: DEGREE
value: fully
type: DEGREE
value: depending on size
type: OTHER
value: in one to six months
type: TEMPORAL
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
value: usually
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Unfortunately any colorful patterns, like on the speckled swan gourd, will be lost when the gourd is dry.
text: This gourd is often dried when ripe and used as a percussion instrument called an ipu heke in contemporary and ancient hula.
text: Wait until the gourd is totally dry before you craft it into a birdhouse, dipper, or whatever else you decide to make.
text: When gourds are growing, they have a wax-like skin, which protects them until they are dry.
text: Seeds rattling inside indicate the gourd is fully dry.
text: You'll know a gourd is fully dry when it becomes lightweight and the seeds rattle around inside when the gourd is shaken.
text: Gourds are dry when they are very light in weight and the seeds rattle when they are shaken.
text: When they are ripe, then you can do what you like with them, but until they are completely dry, they should be left alone.
text: Gourds are usually fully dry in one to six months, depending on size.
text: Most gourds are dry enough to craft when the seeds inside rattle, anywhere from a few weeks to six months or more after harvest.
text: When the gourd is completely dry, use a wire brush and sandpaper to clean the outside surface.
text: The gourd is dry when it feels lighter than when harvested and the seeds rattle inside.
text: Once the gourds are dry, clean them carefully with soapy water.
text: If your gourds are fully dry, then there’s no need for all this care.
text: When the gourd is completely dry, wash it with strong soap and water, using an abrasive scrubber to clean the surface thoroughly.
text: This process will take several weeks, but you will know they are dry when you can hear the seeds rattling inside the gourd.
text: You really can leave your gourds in the field until they are completely dry if you want to.
text: When a gourd is really dry
text: Most growers leave the gourd intact until it is dry and the seeds rattle inside when shaken.
text: Once the gourd is finally dry, (if you grow your own), it will require cleaning.
text: Another difference that can be seen between the two is that gourds can be only dried when mature and pumpkins can be roasted, baked, steamed, or boiled when mature.
text: 7.Another difference that can be seen between the two is that gourds can be only dried when mature and pumpkins can be roasted, baked, steamed, or boiled when mature.
text: Here at Amish Gourds we have kettle gourds and dipper gourds that are dried, cleaned, and ready to be made into a beautiful homemade birdhouse.
text: When harvested, the gourd is emptied and dried.
text: To avoid this first step, buy a gourd that has been dried and cleaned.
text: For this reason, gourds should always be kept outside while they are in this stage, and kept outside even after they are dried.
text: NO! NEVER cut into a gourd unless it is fully dried!
text: The smaller gourds however could be dried and given to someone with some artistic intentions and let them see what they can do with them.