what's the difference between a melon and a gourd?
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What is the difference between gourd and melon? All melons are gourds, but not all gourds are melons. According to Wikipedia (Gourd, Melon), gourds are ‘plants of the family Cucurbitaceae’ while melons are ‘any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae with edible, fleshy fruit’. So the main distinction is that melons are edible.
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- Yes, it's beneficial for our eyes. The bitter gourd is a kind of tropical vegetable, which has precious nutrients with very low calories. It’s an excellent source of vitamin B1, B2, B3, C, Mg, folic acid and other materials.Compared with other vegetables, bitter gourd has twice beta-carotene of broccoli.es, it's beneficial for our eyes. The bitter gourd is a kind of tropical vegetable, which has precious nutrients with very low calories. It’s an excellent source of vitamin B1, B2, B3, C, Mg, folic acid and other materials.
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- The calabash or bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria (synonym Lagenaria vulgaris Ser.), also known as opo squash or long melon, is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe.he calabash or bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria (synonym Lagenaria vulgaris Ser.), also known as opo squash or long melon, is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe.
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What are the Different Types of Melons? A Persian melon has a pale green netted skin and a sweet taste. The Crenshaw, or Cranshaw, is a sweet hybrid that has a gold-green rind and light orange flesh. Spanish melons are egg shaped, green, and ribbed, and taste similar to Crenshaws.
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Opo Squash Newsletter sign up. Opo Squash is actually not a squash, but a gourd. It is narrow, and anywhere from 6 to 36 inches (15 to 90 cm) long, and 3 to 12 inches (7 1/2 to 30 cm) wide.It can curve in on itself, or be stout and plump. The skin can be yellow to green.It has a hard skin, that stays tough after cooking.ewsletter sign up. Opo Squash is actually not a squash, but a gourd. It is narrow, and anywhere from 6 to 36 inches (15 to 90 cm) long, and 3 to 12 inches (7 1/2 to 30 cm) wide.
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- 1. the hard-shelled fruit of any plant belonging to the gourd family, esp. of the genus Cucurbita, made into bowls, ladles, etc. 2. a plant bearing such a fruit. 3. a dried and excavated gourd shell used as a bottle, dipper, flask, etc. out of or off one's gourd, Slang. out of one's mind; crazy.
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Growing Gourds Gourds of all types require a lot of sun, water and a long spell of warm weather. Lagenaria, or 'Bird House' gourds will need about 150 to 180 growing days in order to fully mature to 9 or 10 gourds. Gourds also need one thing that we wouldn't normally think about. Gourds need room, lots of room. Depending on the type, the vines often obtain lengths of 30' or more.
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The Plants that Fruits Come From Cantaloupe (also cantelope, cantaloup, muskmelon (India and the United States), mushmelon, rockmelon, sweet melon, honeydew, Persian melon, or spanspek (South Africa)) refers to a variety of Cucumis melo, a species in the family Cucurbitaceae.
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Melons and Fiber Melons and Fiber. Melons are generally low in dietary fiber. Melons are a type of cucurbit, meaning they’re closely related to cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins, butternut squash and other members of the gourd family of plants. High in water and low in calories, most melons contain as much vitamins, minerals and antioxidant compounds as winter squash.
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- Fruits and vegetables are commonly confused. The technical differences between them are clear. Scientifically speaking, a fruit is a matured ovary of a flower that has seeds. A vegetable, on the other hand, is any other edible part of a plant such a root, leaf or steam.From a culinary point of view, however, the differences between fruits and vegetables are much more complicated.ruits and vegetables are commonly confused. The technical differences between them are clear. Scientifically speaking, a fruit is a matured ovary of a flower that has seeds. A vegetable, on the other hand, is any other edible part of a plant such a root, leaf or steam.
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- Gourd-a type of plant. A sheng (mouth organ) is one of the oldest Chinese instruments made out of hollowed-out pumpkin-like vegetables. It consists of a wind-chest and a number of bamboo pipes set in a circle. The sheng imitates the sound of a phoenix.
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The 5,000-Year Secret History of the Watermelon After that, watermelon growers began selectively breeding for other traits. In that respect, the tomb painting of the oblong melon, which is shown resting on top of a food platter, reveals a clue to how the melon was changing. Since it was being served fresh, it must have been tender enough to cut and eat.
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Cantaloupe vs Muskmelon â Real Cantaloupe Cantaloupe vs Muskmelon – Real Cantaloupe. Most American’s are raised thinking that the fruit above is a Cantaloupe, but it isn’t. What you see above is a Muskmelon (Cucumis melo ‘reticulatus’) which is sold in the United States as Cantaloupe.
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Melons: Cantaloupe, Muskmelon, Honeydew, Crenshaw, Casaba, etc. TYPES AND VARIETIES. The currently accepted protocol is to divide all melons into two categories -- melons and watermelons. Melon fruit show extreme variations from the common muskmelon, sometimes looking more like an orange, banana, or cucumber! Fruit may be oval, oblong or very long and slender. They may vary in length from three or four inches to more than three feet (snake cucumber-which is really a melon).
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gourd (gɔrd, goʊrd, gʊərd) n. 1. the hard-shelled fruit of any plant belonging to the gourd family, esp. of the genus Cucurbita, made into bowls, ladles, etc. 2. a plant bearing such a fruit. 3. a dried and excavated gourd shell used as a bottle, dipper, flask, etc. Idioms: out of or off one's gourd, Slang. out of one's mind; crazy.
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Gardening: What is the difference between squash, zucchini and gourds? Examples are zucchini and patty-pan. Winter squash is allowed to mature on the plant until the skin is thick and the seeds are mature and viable. Examples are butternut and pumpkins. Winter squash can, with a little care, be stored and eaten well into winter. As for gourd , it's an unscientific term, as well.
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Cantaloupe Cantaloupe (also cantelope, cantaloup, muskmelon (India and the United States), mushmelon, rockmelon, sweet melon, honeydew, Persian melon, or spanspek (South Africa)) refers to a variety of Cucumis melo, a species in the family Cucurbitaceae.Cantaloupes range in weight from 0.5 to 5 kilograms (1.1 to 11.0 lb).Originally, cantaloupe referred only to the non-netted, orange-fleshed melons of Europe. However, in more recent US usage, it has come to mean any orange-fleshed melon (C. melo). Cantaloupe is the most popular variety of melon in the United States.antaloupes range in weight from 0.5 to 5 kilograms (1.1 to 11.0 lb). Originally, cantaloupe referred only to the non-netted, orange-fleshed melons of Europe. However, in more recent US usage, it has come to mean any orange-fleshed melon (C. melo).
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- Gourd - Dinosaur-Seed Savers Exchange - Given to SSE years ago by a Cherokee member from Louisiana. Traditionally used to decorate sweat lodges. Solid green gourds have curved necks and distinctive ridges, perfect for gourd-craft swans. Total length of 18-24 with an 8 bowl. Best when grown on a trellis.
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Growing melons (cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew) in Minnesota home gardens Being closely related, melons have similar growth requirements, however they will not cross-pollinate with cucumbers, squash or pumpkins. Melon quality is a function of the sugar content of the fruit. High sugar content is achieved by avoiding all stress during the growing season. Stress comes from foliar diseases, insect pests, weeds, poor nutrition, and excesses or lack of water.
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- Bitter gourd is a vegetable that comes from tropical and subtropical vine. Bitter gourd Juice is enriched with goodness of Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and C. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana.480ml, 960ml.itter gourd Juice is enriched with goodness of Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and C. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana. 480ml, 960ml.
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What is the difference between a cucumber and a zucchini? Quick Answer. A cucumber is classified as a gourd, and the zucchini is a type of squash, according to CookThink. Although they look similar, the taste, texture and preparation methods for the two are extremely different. Continue Reading.
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- A fter cantaloupes and watermelons, probably the most familiar melons to Americans are honeydews, which are available in to the winter months. The rind is very smooth, greenish white to yellow in color, and the flesh is a cool lime green.
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Gourmet vs. Gourmand Usage-wise, the definition of gourmand (a noun, a person) is someone who enjoys gourmet (an adjective) food. This has been my understanding for many years reading food writing and food history.
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How to Grow Cantaloupe | Guide to Growing Cantaloupe How to Grow Cantaloupe | Guide to Growing Cantaloupe. Cantaloupe generally refers to any melon with the familiar orange, juicy flesh. In times past, it referred only to those smooth, non-netted varieties native to Europe. As orange-fleshed melon began to increase in popularity, 'cantaloupe' came to be used somewhat interchangeably with other terms, among them muskmelon, rockmelon and others. Cantaloupe melons often range between 1-11 pounds in weight, and share many of the same growing preferences as other melons.