Fruit VegetablesIntermédiaire
Bottle Gourd
Lagenaria siceraria
Nom Scientifique
Lagenaria siceraria
Famille
Cucurbitaceae
Origine
Africa
Type
Annual climbing vine
75-100 days
Utilisations Culinaires
Saveur: Mild, slightly sweet when young
- Curries and stews when young
- Stuffed preparations
- Juice for health drinks
- Dried shells used as containers
- Traditional Portuguese soups
Calendrier de Plantation
Semer à l'Intérieur
MarchApril
Semer à l'Extérieur
May
Récolte
AugustSeptemberOctober
Bienfaits pour la Santé
- 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