On 31 Jul 2006 11:30:22 -0700, "
wrote:

We have a robust gourd vine that is putting out a nice sized dipper
gourd. There is one additional smaller gourd starting. Two more
small ones also. In order to encourage really large gourds, would it be
better to trim off the smaller gourds, or does it make any difference
as to how large they'll grow?
Thanks

Gourds are very similar to pumpkins. To grow a prize-sized pumpkin
you want one pumpkin to one vine.