Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons You can start growing Chappan Kaddu either ... is sturdy enough to hold the weight of the growing gourds. To promote healthy growth, feed the plants with balanced ...

But the fact of the matter is that it takes a while for pumpkins to grow, so if you want your own crop of gourds come fall, then you need to start thinking about how to grow pumpkins right about now.

Gourds generally have a skin similar to winter squash and though they're often ornamental, some varieties are edible. F&W's guide to squash and gourds gives you the best chef-inspired recipes ...