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Bottle Gourd
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Lagenaria siceraria

Bottle GourdVine

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

Bottle Gourd

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When to Harvest

Seasonal

Harvest at maturity

How to Harvest

1Inspect

Harvest only healthy material.

Storage Guide

Fresh

Short term

Use soon after harvest

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