Lauki Seed (5gm) For Home Garden (Pack Of 1)

Lauki Seeds (Bottle Gourd Seeds) – Description

Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Common Names: Lauki, Bottle Gourd, Calabash, Doodhi, Sorakaya (in different Indian languages)

Seed Description:
Lauki seeds are:

Shape & Size: Oval, flat, and small to medium-sized.

Color: Usually off-white, cream, or light tan.

Texture: Smooth with a hard outer shell.

Taste (when raw): Mild and slightly nutty (though typically not eaten raw).

Nutritional & Health Aspects:
Rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.

Contain protein, magnesium, zinc, and small amounts of vitamins.

Traditionally used in Ayurveda for their supposed cooling and digestive properties.

Uses:
Propagation: Primarily used to grow Lauki plants in home gardens or farms.

Culinary (when roasted): Can be eaten as a snack or ground into flour in some traditional cuisines.

Medicinal: Sometimes used in traditional remedies for urinary and digestive health.

Planting Info:
Germination Time: 7–10 days

Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil with good sunlight

Sowing Season: Spring and summer (in warm climates)

Would you like planting tips or how to prepare them for eating or oil extraction?