Hi Karnina. Isn't it annoying when the gourds set just at the end of the season? I have several small ones, too. However, I would guess that if they are meant to be large hard-shell gourds, they may have a hard time sucessfully getting past harvest. I suggest that you pick them when the vine appears dry (will that happen in a rainy climate?) and then put them somewhere quite cool and completely dry. You might try wiping them with a mild bleach solution to see if it helps to retard spoilage. Good luck, you never can tell with gourds quite how they will turn out. J