Hortícolas de FrutoIntermédio
Cabaça
Lagenaria siceraria
Nome Científico
Lagenaria siceraria
Família
Cucurbitaceae
Origem
Africa
Tipo
Annual climbing vine
75-100 days
Usos Culinários
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
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
MarchApril
Semear ao Ar Livre
May
Colheita
AugustSeptemberOctober
Benefícios para a Saúde
- 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