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Nam Tao Ngam Long Bottle Gourd
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Nam Tao Ngam Long Bottle Gourd is a delicious hybrid, India-type calabash growing 20-inch-long gourds with smooth, light green skin and firm, white flesh. Ideal for warm climates, this vigorous producer thrives with a long growing season and can be trained to grow on trellises or fences. In tropical Asia, bottle gourd is grown year-round, where it is an important crop for nutrition. Regarded as one of the healthiest vegetables in the world, bottle gourds, are low in calories, high in dietary fiber, and are rich in essential vitamins and minerals that improve mind and heart health. Harvest young gourds when tender for cooking in soups, stews, curries, and stir-fries. The mature gourds can be dried and used as durable containers, utensils, or even musical instruments. In addition to its practical uses, the Long Calabash Gourd has historical significance and is celebrated in various cultures around the world for its versatility and durability. When left to completely dry, bottle gourds can hollow and harden to be used for crafting.
Also Known As: Bottle Gourd, Lauki, Loki, Dhudhi, Dudhi, Kaddu, Opo Squash, Upo, Snake Melon, Cucuzza, Long Bottle Gourd, Calabash Gourd, Po Gua, Buap, Nam Tao Yao, Hu Lu Gua, White-Flowered Gourd, Long Melon, Birdhouse Gourd, New Guinea Bean, Tasmania Bean.
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Plant Name: |
Bottle Gourd, Nam Tao Ngam F1 |
Latin Name: |
Lagenaria siceraria |
Days to Germinate: | 7-14 |
Days to Harvest: | 55 |
Germination Rate: | 98% |
Test Date: | 2/24 |
Growth Habit: | Vining |
USDA Zones: | 3-12 |
Lifespan: | Annual |
Brand: | TomorrowSeeds |
Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
GMO: | No |
Pollination: |
Hybrid |
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: | No |
Seeds Packed For**: | 2025 |
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
To prepare soil, remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade the soil 8-12 inches deep and turn each shovel of soil over completely to cover the plant materials with soil. You may add fertilizer (see "Fertilizing" below) or 2-3 inches of organic material such as compost, leaves, or rotted hay over the planting area at this point. Till to mix this organic material into the top 8-10 inches of soil. Make rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 3 feet apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage.Planting:
Start seeds indoors in small containers and keep soil at 75F. Harden off seedlings before transplanting. Or, directly sow the seeds outdoors in Spring after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is at least 70F.Planting Depth: | 1 inch |
Within-Row Spacing: |
4 feet, trellis |
Between-Row Spacing: |
4 feet |
Care During the Season:
Harvesting:
Nutrition Facts:
Bottle Gourd
|
Calories 116 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0.02g | 0% |
Saturated fat 0.0 g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat 0.0 g | |
Monounsaturated fat 0.0 g | |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 2 mg | 0% |
Potassium 174 mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 3.9 g | 3% |
Dietary fiber 0.6 g | 2% |
Protein 0.7 g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 1% | Vitamin C | 13% |
Calcium | 3% | Iron | 3% |
Vitamin D | 2% | Vitamin B-6 | 4% |
Cobalamin | 6% | Magnesium | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |