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Lagenaria siceraria
சுரைக்காய்Vine
Calabash, also known as bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, long melon, birdhouse gourd, New Guinea bean, New Guinea butter bean, Tasmania bean, zucca melon and opo squash, is a vine which is grown for its fruit. It belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae, is native to tropical Africa, and cultivated across the tropics. It can be either harvested young to be consumed as a vegetable, or harvested mature to be dried and used as a kitchen utensil, beverage container or a musical instrument. When it is fresh, the fruit has a light green smooth skin and white flesh.
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusLagenaria
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual
Harvest & Storage
Harvesting and storage guidance for Bottle Gourd.
What to Harvest
When to Harvest
Seasonal
Harvest at maturity
How to Harvest
Harvest only healthy material.
Storage Guide
Fresh
Short termUse soon after harvest
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