When the stem starts to pull away from the gourd they are ripe. Do the twist the stem but cut it as close to the vine as possible with a sharp knife or scissors. When drying do not set on the ground as air needs to be able to move around it to allow it to dry and not rot.
Yes, they are edible.
How to tell me when a Spanskek is ripe
Most gourds that I am familiar with are from a different genus - Lagenaria. In that case they will not cross with each other. Some decorative gourds are in the genus Cucurbita and will cross. The result may then not be very edible if the gourd dominates. You will get a mixture. If they are edible, it would be when the fruit are very small.
gourds are made out of a hollowed plant.
An easy way to tell if your avocado is ripe is by flicking the small brown stem off the top. If it comes off easily and the bit underneath is green, it's ripe. If it doesn't or is brown, it's not ripe.
Calabash decoration refers to using dried calabash gourds as decorative elements in various arts and crafts projects. The gourds can be painted, carved, or embellished in different ways to create unique and visually appealing decor items. Calabash decoration is a popular form of traditional art in many cultures around the world.
when it turns a brown and yellow.
it must be quite soft
No. A typical kangaroo does not eat gourds.
A lemon can be used before it is ripe, but it will not have as much juice and be harder to squeeze. The ripeness of a lemon can be judged by its color, and it is ripe when no green tinge remains.
Gourds are not poisonous to cat or dogs. While gourds are probably not the best food for your pet to eat, they are not dangerous to their health.
Yes, they used gourds for instruments, bowls, and art.