| Botanical name | Lagenaria siceraria. |
| Family | Cucurbits. |
| Used Region | Asia & Africa. |
| Other Common Names | Calabash gourd. |
| Life Cycle | Annuals. |
| Pricing per 500 gm | Rs 18 onwards. |
| Crop / Weed | Crop. |
| Availability | 365 days. |
| Raw taste | Astringent taste. |
| Key Nutrition is | Potassium. |
| Shelf Life | 10 days. |
| Room Temperature | 12 -33° Celsius. |
| Refrigerator required | no. |
Bottle gourd
