Description

🥒 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

🌟 Popular Varieties

🍽️ 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