Bottle gourd is a vegetable high on water and is a rich source of vitamin C, K and calcium. It helps in maintaining a healthy heart and brings down bad cholesterol levels. The juice is also beneficial for diabetic patients as it stabilizes the blood sugar level and maintains blood pressure.

It is also called Calabash Gourd, Suraikai, lauki, doodhi, ghiya and many other names.

Bottle gourds should appear within 40-50 days of planting.