Bottle gourd is also known as lauki. It is a nutrition-packed vegetable that offers numerous health benefits. This can be ...

[iStockphoto] Bottle gourd, also known as Dudhi, is a member of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and is native to Africa and Asia. It is a vine plant that produces elongated, bottle-shaped fruits.

5. Supports heart health Packed with potassium and antioxidants, bottle gourd helps regulate blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. "The presence of plant sterols further supports cardiovascular ...

so allow them space to spread or use a trellis to allow gourd plants to grow vertically. Growing luffa, dipper and bottle gourds on a trellis will assure that these gourds will grow straight.