How to deal with gourds you grow yourself? Why do newly picked gourds turn yellow?

1. How to deal with the picked gourds

1. Scrape off the wax: The gourds just picked need to be hung in a cool place, left to dry for a few days, and then peeled. Because there is a layer of waxy substance on the surface of the gourd, which will affect the patina and color of the gourd, it needs to be scraped off in advance. It is recommended to use a bamboo strip when peeling, and scrape it from the top of the gourd to the bottom, and scrape the entire gourd in one direction.

2. Rinse and dry: After scraping the wax off the gourd, do not place it directly in a ventilated place to dry. Instead, first wash it in cold water with a small amount of baking soda. The water must be cold, and the temperature cannot be too high, otherwise the surface will be damaged. After washing, hang it in a cool and ventilated place and wait for it to dry.

2. How do newly picked gourds turn yellow?

Place the newly picked gourd in a ventilated, cool place and play with it every day. It will slowly turn yellow. After drying for a few months, if you feel that this method is too slow, you can move it to a place with better lighting and let it receive sunlight and turn yellow. You can also use an oven to bake its surface, which can also make its skin yellow. However, be sure to use low heat when roasting. If the fire is too big, the gourd will easily be burnt.