SAFLAX - Bottle Gourd - 15 Seeds - Lagenaria siceraria

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The small-scale growing of multicultural crops could have essential roles in genetic conservation and food security. Regular consumption has medical effects including lowering blood sugar, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Helps control blood sugar: Bottle gourd contains compounds that have been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, making it a good choice for people with diabetes.

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With biodegradable pots, make 2 holes in each mound that are large enough to nestle the entire pots into. You can also use natural pest control methods such as companion planting or introducing beneficial insects. We reserve the right to contact you and advise an additional charge where necessary and are happy to quote for carriage of specific products to more remote areas. Bottle gourds or dudi will not cross with other cucurbits such as squashes or pumpkins, so there is no need to isolate them.Good for digestion: The high fiber content of bottle gourd helps to promote healthy digestion and prevent constipation. Bottle gourds aren’t all that picky about their growing conditions, but choosing a good location can certainly help things along.

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Additionally, the presence of certain compounds in bottle gourd, such as charantin, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids, have been shown to have anti-diabetic properties. To dry bottle gourd fruits, hang the picked calabashes in a cool, dry, ventilated location (like a garage or shed) until the gourds feel hollow inside and you can hear the seeds rattle around when you shake them. This game contains photos of 12 different unusual crops and is a useful resource for schools and community groups. With or without support, these rambling plants will produce attractive varicoloured fruits in a host of different shapes and sizes for unusual winter decoration.Supports heart health: The potassium in bottle gourd can help to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. If you’re transplanting seedlings you started indoors, create the same kind of soil mounds used when planting seeds directly—1 ft (30 cm) in diameter, 6 in (15 cm) high, and 5–8 ft (1. It is clear that there is a gold mine of specialist knowledge, experience and seeds held by multicultural communities growing crops in allotments and gardens in the UK. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time.