Fruit VegetablesIntermedio
Bottle Gourd
Lagenaria siceraria
Nombre Científico
Lagenaria siceraria
Familia
Cucurbitaceae
Origen
Africa
Tipo
Annual climbing vine
75-100 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Mild, slightly sweet when young
- Curries and stews when young
- Stuffed preparations
- Juice for health drinks
- Dried shells used as containers
- Traditional Portuguese soups
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
MarchApril
Sembrar al Aire Libre
May
Cosecha
AugustSeptemberOctober
Beneficios para la Salud
- Very low calorie, excellent for weight loss
- High water content aids hydration
- Cooling effect, good for summer heat
- May help reduce blood pressure
- Traditionally used for digestive issues