Swan, dipper, and penguin gourds are also bottle-type gourds. I’ve heard that they’re edible when very small and immature, but I haven’t had the chance to confirm this myself.

Luffa gourds are edible when small and are also called vining or edible okra. Like other cucurbits, gourds grow best in full-sun locations with warm soil and a relatively long growing season.

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Gourds should be stored in the salad tray of the fridge, where they will keep for 3-4 days. They do not freeze well, although some varieties such as the wax gourd may be pickled.

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