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UPO VINE GUIDE: The Bottle Gourd
Common Name: Upo
English Name: Bottle gourd
Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Agriculturist's Fun Fact
They are traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract and are very low in calories.
Did You Know?
Plant family: Cucurbitaceae
Edible part: Young fruit
Bottle Gourd ID
Upo is valued as a mild, low-calorie vegetable and is harvested while young and tender.
Mild Food Note
It is commonly used in soups, sautéed dishes, and light vegetable meals.
Tender Harvest Link
Support, healthy soil, and timely harvesting help maintain tender fruit quality.
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