Common Name:-
Smooth
gourd
Malayalam
Name:-
Kattupeechil,
Kattupeechil,
Kottopatti,
Karapeeri.
Other Names:-
Loffa,
Dish cloth gourd,
Sponge
gourd,
Rag
gourd,
Vegetable
sponge;
Thinga,
Turai,
Dhundal,
Mozhuku,
Peerkankai ,
Ketola,
Mains
,
Pikku,
Pichukku
,
Patola
,
Shui kwa .
Botanical Name:-
Luffa cylindrical
Smooth
gourd
is also known as Luffa, loofah or lufah. It is a climbing vine which is related
to gourds and cucumber vegetable. When they are allowed to mature and dry on
the vine, they can then be harvested as a sponge. The "sponges" are
popular as bath sponges . The sponge of the Smooth gourd is popular as it is
highly organic and it is inexpensive.
Smooth gourd flower |
Nutritive Value:-
(The
nutritional values of one medium Smooth gourd)
Calories
– 34
Fat
– 0.26 grams
Carbohydrates
– 6.92 grams
Proteins
– 2.85 grams
Sodium
– 363 mg
Potassium
– 205 mg
Calcium
– 12%
Vitamin
C – 41%
Iron
– 2%
Sponge &seeds of Smooth gourd |
Mature& Dry fruit of Smooth gourd |
Planting method:-
The crop is planted in February-March
and May-June at a spacing of 2 x 2 m. The seed rate is 2.5-3 kg/ha. The crop is
trailed over pandal, stakes or trellis. No serious pests or diseases are
reported.
The average
yield is 10-15 t/ha.
Seeds of Smooth gourd |
Food Value:-
Smooth gourd
must be consumed before it matures or otherwise it will be too woody and
fibrous to eat. It is used for making curries .
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