Bottle Gourd

Bottle gourd, also known as calabash, long melon, dudhi, or lauki, stands as one of the earliest cultivated plants in the world. This versatile vine is grown for its fruit, which can be harvested young and enjoyed as a vegetable or left to mature, dried, and used as a container.

An annual climbing vine with large, lush leaves, the bottle gourd adds a vibrant touch to any garden. In recent decades, the cultivation area of this crop has surged, thanks to its recognized anti-hyperlipidemic properties.