Pink Fruits add a delightful touch of color to any garden, enticing both the eyes and taste buds. From sweet and juicy strawberries to exotic dragon fruit, there are plenty of Pink Fruits varieties to choose from!
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Commonly known as the Winter melon and Chinese watermelon, Ash gourd is native to Japan is found commonly throughout India. When touched, the fruit leaves an ash-like residue on hands. That’s the reason behind its interesting name! Here’s all you need to know about growing Ash gourd!
Botanical Name: Benincasa hispida
USDA Zone: 2-11
Soil pH: 5-7.5
Ash gourd is propagated via seeds, in pots, ground, or seedling trays. Before sowing, soaking them overnight will increase the chances of successful germination. When young plants grow 5-6 leaves, thin out the weak ones. Within 2-3 weeks of sowing, they’ll be ready for transplanting.
It is a warm-weather crop that thrives in tropical regions, where the temperature ranges from 77-85 F (25-30C). It’ll also do great in regions with heavy rainfall and humidity. Beware of extreme cold and frost; Ash gourd is susceptible to damage in such climate. It’s advisable to bring the plant indoors to keep it safe if you’re growing them in containers.
Ash gourds are heavy feeders and they need lots of water. You will need a large, 16-20 inches pot, with drainage holes. Do make sure that it’s 10-12 inches deep. You can grow 2 plants in one container also.
While growing ash gourd, it’s best to choose a spot with full sun for optimum growth. In hot summers protect the plant from the afternoon sun. As it’s a vining plant, you’ll either have to provide enough space for it to sprawl or place it near a fence or wall for support.
Although it can do well in a variety of soil, well-drained, loamy soil is the best. For a bountiful harvest, enrich the soil with organic matter.
In the initial growth stage, water every 3-4 days. When the plant starts to flower and fruit, increase the rate to every alternate day.
Pink Fruits add a delightful touch of color to any garden, enticing both the eyes and taste buds. From sweet and juicy strawberries to exotic dragon fruit, there are plenty of Pink Fruits varieties to choose from!
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First, the disclaimer: This is only the second batch of curry I have ever made, after a lesson imparted just weeks ago from a friend. I am no expert, but it’s easy, highly adaptable in flavor according to your hand with the spices, and it sure does taste good. If you are a professional chef, please no laughing; I offer this to encourage other curry wannabes to just suspend fear and try a potful as I did.Also please note: What follows is more guide than precise recipe. I cook by feel and taste. The amounts below yield about one-third of an 8-quart stockpot (what I think of as a spaghetti pot) of finished curry, so prep an appropriate amount of vegetables. If you like a finer texture, dice accordingly; I like chunky (and too-fine dices don’t hold up as well after cooking, freezing, a