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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Drip irrigation is the best way to water gourds; avoid any watering systems that spray or splash. Any way of watering that splashes or sprays the vine and the leaves with water invites fungus and mildew. Use a watering wand if you notice a dry patch of soil and direct the water to the roots. Rain works too — in Asia, bottle gourds thrive when planted before the start of the monsoon season. Correction Storing Method

a b c Puri, Rajesh; Sud, Randhir; Khaliq, Abdul; Kumar, Mandhir; Jain, Sanjay (September 2011). "Gastrointestinal toxicity due to bitter bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)─a report of 15 cases". Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 30 (5): 233–236. doi: 10.1007/s12664-011-0110-z. PMID 21986853. S2CID 12653649.The toxic cases are usually due to the gourd being used to make juice, which the drinkers described as being unusually bitter. [23] In three of the lethal cases, the victims were diabetics in their 50s and 60s. [23] In 2018, a healthy woman in her 40s was hospitalized for severe reactions after consuming the juice and died three days later from complications. [24]

Not only do they offer a rustic and natural aesthetic, but they also come with a range of advantages that make them an excellent option for those looking for an alternative to traditional water bottles. Like other members of the family Cucurbitaceae, gourds contain cucurbitacins that are known to be cytotoxic at a high concentration. The tetracyclic triterpenoid cucurbitacins present in fruits and vegetables of the cucumber family are responsible for the bitter taste, and could cause stomach ulcers. In extreme cases, people have died from drinking the juice of gourds. [20] [21] [22]

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Home garden: If you have a green thumb, consider growing your own gourds in your home garden. You can monitor their growth and choose the perfect gourd for your water bottle once they’re fully matured. Best, Elsdon (1976). Maori Agriculture - Part VII The Hue or Gourd. Lagenaria Vulgaris. Wellington, New Zealand: A. R. Shearer. pp.245–255 – via NZETC at Victoria University of Wellington Library.

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. The hollowed-out bottle gourd can be left as-is if you were adding it to couscous. Typically, however, it's cut into smaller pieces for cooking in salads or tagines. You can cut the gourd into narrow bands, leave the pieces wider, or chop them into small, bite-sized pieces, depending on how you're using it. Gemüse des Jahres 2002: Der Flaschenkürbis (in German). Schandelah: VEN – Verein zur Erhaltung der Nutzpflanzen Vielfalt e.V. 2002. Archived from the original on 10 August 2007 . Retrieved 14 July 2010. Regularly inspect the gourd for any signs of mold or fungus. If spotted, repeat the cleaning and curing process mentioned above. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers, as these can damage the gourd’s surface and strip away the protective sealer.

Gourlay, K. A.; Durán, Lucy (2001). "Balo". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.01914. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.

a b Peralta, Jesus T. (2013). Salakot and Other Headgear (PDF). National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) & Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP), UNESCO. p.232. There are hundreds of species that come in all sorts of strange shapes and sizes. The smallest can be the size of a marble and the largest over 200pounds! What’s the Difference Between a Gourd and aPumpkin? The natural shapes and patterns of gourds make each gourd water bottle unique (source: Gourd Artist Guild). Choosing The Right Gourd

Natural filtration: Gourds have a natural, porous texture that acts as a filtration system, allowing the water to pass through while trapping impurities. This ensures that the water you drink is clean and pure. White, Nancy (2005). Nancy White University of South Florida – South American Archaeology: Archaic, Preceramic, Sedentism. Bloomington: Indiana University Bloomington MATRIX project. Do not store bottle calabash in your home or garage because their odor can be overwhelming. Also, do not keep them in areas that are damp, cool, or unheated, since that invites fungi. Do not place them on a table or a shelf because they won’t get enough air circulation unless you flip them daily. You should put gourds up in the air, such as by hanging them on strings, to get enough air circulation and curb fungus. Natural color and texture: Embrace the natural beauty of gourds by choosing one with an attractive color and texture. Some gourds have unique patterns and markings that can add character to your water bottle. Bottle gourds may be eaten as cooked vegetables by pregnant women. However, it should be eaten in moderation, as overconsumption of any food or vegetable can lead to toxic effects.