Natural Dried Gourd Water Bottle with Lid Hollow Calabash Chinese Pumpkin for Drinks Holder Ornament Décor (With Image/Text, 500 ml)

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Take a soft cloth sprinkled with olive or canola oil and polish the cured gourd skin to give it a smooth finish. Don’t worry if the oil gathers in the creases of gourd skin; take a cloth and buff the gourd a few times. If you don’t plan on putting the gourd in your compost, you can spray it with shellac instead. How To Harvest and Keep Seeds? These toombas are made of dried calabash gourds, using special cultivars that were originally imported from Africa and Madagascar. They are mostly grown in Bengal and near Miraj, Maharashtra. These gourds are valuable items and they are carefully tended; for example, they are sometimes given injections to stop worms and insects from making holes in them while they are drying.

Hindu ascetics ( sadhu) traditionally use a dried gourd vessel called the kamandalu. The juice of a bottle gourd is considered to have medicinal properties and be very healthy (see juice toxicity above). Sense of accomplishment: There is a profound sense of accomplishment that comes with creating something with your own hands. The process of transforming a raw gourd into a functional water bottle requires patience, precision, and skill. Completing the project and holding the finished product in your hands brings a great sense of pride and fulfillment.Take your time and be patient. With the right tools and methods, you’ll soon have a functional and eco-friendly water bottle ready to use. Happy Crafting! Curing And Maintaining The Gourd Water Bottle Size: Look for a gourd that is large enough to hold an ample amount of water, but not too bulky or heavy to carry around comfortably. A medium-sized gourd, around 6 to 8 inches in diameter, is usually a good choice. Apply a natural sealant, such as beeswax or vegetable oil, to the inner surface of the gourd using a soft cloth or brush.

Gourd is occasionally used to describe crop plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, like pumpkins, cucumbers, squash, luffa, and melons. [1] More specifically, gourd refers to the fruits of plants in the two Cucurbitaceae genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita, [2] [3] or also to their hollow, dried-out shell. Whether you are an avid hiker, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone looking to reduce their carbon footprint, making a gourd water bottle is a rewarding and satisfying project. Wait until the gourd has fully matured on the vine. Look for signs such as a hard shell, a dried-out stem, and a change in skin color.We pulled the vines off the deer fence daily;they really wanted to climb something. They can grow to a height of 6 to 10 feet. I recommend a rugged trellis or arbor around a garden bed—think PVC pipes and netting. You can plant some other vegetables within the gourds while the gourds grow around the trellis around your bed.

Do not keep bottle gourds stored in direct sunlight, since it can fade their natural skin color. Handle them with care or you will bruise and dent their skin. When a gourd starts showing signs of decay, it’s gone so throw it out right away or the rot will spread to other gourds. Mold is not a problem for stored gourds but you can use rubbing alcohol on the gourd’s skin if it bothers you. Taking Care While Harvesting If you want to enhance the visual appeal of your gourd water bottle, consider adding decorative elements. These can include carving intricate patterns, painting the gourd with natural dyes, or even using woodburning techniques for a rustic look. Eating bottle gourd may possibly be safe for children provided consumed in moderate amounts in foods and dishes. Children should eat vegetables under the supervision of their elders.

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a b c Summit, Ginger (2001). Gourds in Your Garden: A Guidebook for the Home Gardener. Sterling Publishing Company. ISBN 0806926996. To ensure your gourd water bottle stays clean and safe to use, follow these tried-and-true methods for proper curing:

By following these simple steps for applying a natural sealant and regularly cleaning and maintaining your gourd water bottle, you can ensure its longevity and enjoy clean, refreshing hydration for years to come. Clean and prep the materials: Before attaching the natural materials, clean them to remove any dirt or bugs. Dry them thoroughly to prevent mold or deterioration over time. Puca, Davide (2019). "Che cos'è una minestra? Il sistema delle minestre siciliane" [What is a soup? The system of Sicilian soups]. E/C (in Italian). 27: 1–11. hdl: 10447/492973.Beyond Moroccan cuisine, you might come across the bottle gourd in dishes from other countries where it's a popular vegetable. For instance, thin slices can be added to a Chinese stir-fry and small chunks would be good in an Indian curry or chutney. Walahfrid Strabo (2002). De cultura hortorum sive Hortulus VII Cucurbita (in Latin). Fachhochschule Augsburg: bibliotheca Augustana. Squash” and “ pumpkins” can be either edible or ornamental, but they are soft-shelled and won’t last as long (unless cured,like winter squash).