Overview of Snake Gourd 

The Trichosanthes cucumerina vine is a tropical or subtropical plant. The variety of this vine, known as T. cucumerina var. angina raised for its long fruit. The snake gourd is eaten immature in Asia as a vegetable, much like summer squash, while in Africa, the mature snake gourd's reddish pulp is used in place of tomatoes. When Snake gourds are young, the seeds are virtually nonexistent, the pulp around the seed mass is firm, and the flavour is mild and similar to cucumber. 

More to love in Snake Gourd: 

• It matures by becoming hard, turning red, and developing a bitter, gelatinous flavour
• Snake gourd is associated with many health benefits
• Very easy to grow from seeds with an optimum caring

Benefits of Snake Gourd 

Snake gourd contains dietary fibre that is beneficial to digestion. Snake gourd contains antioxidants as well as vitamins C and E, which promote healthy skin and hair and help prevent free radical damage to the body. Snake gourds are generally very nutritious in general.

How to sow and care for Snake Gourd Seeds

Snake gourd, for example, can be grown from seeds very quickly. It is possible to start Snake Gourd seeds indoors early by soaking them overnight. The cracked seeds should be placed in a bowl of warm water on top of the refrigerator or another warm place. Place the seedlings in topsoil and soil that has been well-mixed with organic matter outside. After soaking your seeds in a moist seed-starting mix, you can plant them in large peat or flower pots. Keep the pots covered in plastic to help keep the moisture in. Now let's talk about how to take care of it.

The Snake Gourd is nothing to be concerned about. The soil needs to be watered every two weeks after you plant snake gourds or whenever it feels dry. After three weeks of planting seedlings in compost, the gourd vines require additional nutrients. Vines that produce Snake gourds need a substantial trellis to support their fruit. Snake Gourd usually takes between forty and fifty days to harvest. 

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Name: Snake Gourd
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Harvest: 40-50 days
• USDA Zones: 10
• Soil Type: Moist
• Benefits: Weight Loss, Augments Heart Function
• More: Reproductive
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
• Order: Cucurbitales
• Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Genus: Trichosanthes
• Species: T. cucumerina

Shipping Information:

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