Shaped like an oversized apple, these hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) grow six to eight inches tall and four to six inches across. In India, young fruit is added to curries. The skin is ...

Discover the complete journey of a luffa gourd, from planting the seed to harvesting a mature fruit, in this stunning ...

Karela, also called bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a warm-season climbing vegetable that does well in heat, sunlight and ...

There’s a remarkable vine that can provide you with a shady trellis, showy flowers, tasty fruit, and perfect bath sponges … and can be grown as a cash crop to boot! The plant–which is a native of the ...