🥒 White snake gourd is a striking and nutritious vegetable variety known for its pale skin, tender flesh, and cooling properties. It’s a favorite in South Indian cuisine and thrives in tropical climates like Kerala.
🌿 Key Features
Botanical name: Trichosanthes cucumerina
Color: Bright white skin with a smooth or slightly ridged surface
Shape: Long and cylindrical; some hybrids reach over 2.5 feet
Texture: Tender, mildly sweet flesh when harvested young
Growth habit: Climbing vine—requires trellis or vertical support
🌱 Cultivation Tips
Feature
Details
Climate
Warm, humid; ideal temp: 25–35°C
Soil
Loamy, well-drained; pH 6.0–7.5
Sunlight
6–8 hours daily
Sowing time
Summer, monsoon, or early winter
Harvest
60–70 days after sowing
Support
Trellis or fencing for vertical growth
🌟 Popular Varieties
Variety Name
Traits
Source
White N Short Snake Gourd F1
Short spindle fruits, ~30 cm, 300g each
White Extra Long Hybrid F1
Fruits over 2.5 feet, high yield
White Long Heirloom
Mild flavor, 15–20 inch fruits
White Medium Desi Variety
Cultural significance, Ayurvedic uses
🍽️ Culinary & Medicinal Uses
Cooking: Used in stir-fries, sambars, chutneys, and stuffed dishes
Ayurveda: Believed to aid digestion, reduce fever, and cool the body
Nutrition: Low in calories, rich in fiber, vitamins A, B, C, and minerals like calcium and magnesium
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