The gourd, also known as the calabash, is a plant that offers many benefits both in our diet and in our garden. This plant can be used in a variety of delicious and healthy dishes. Gourds can be cooked in a variety of ways, whether by frying them in a pan with vegetables, incorporating them into soups, or roasting them in the oven. Their tender texture and subtle taste make them a versatile ingredient that pairs well with a variety of flavors. The gourd can also be used to prepare sweet recipes, such as desserts or jams. It is therefore a very interesting plant to grow in our vegetable garden.

To grow gourds in our vegetable garden, it is best to sow the seeds directly in the ground after the last frost, when the soil is well warmed. It is important to choose a sunny location, because the gourd needs…
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Gourd

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  • Exposure
  • Hardiness
  • Cultivation difficulty
  • Sowing depth
  • Plant spacing
  • Row spacing
  • Emergence time
  • Emergence temperature
  • Lifecycle
  • Adult height
  • Maintenance
  • Water requirements
  • Type of soil
  • Soil pH preference
  • Sensitivity to pests
  • Sensitivity to disease
  • Sensitivity to weeds
  • Pollination
  • Multiplication
  • Seed storage