How you can make cash from Bottle gourd farming

Bottle gourds are typically ready for harvest 50 to 70 days after transplanting. [iStockphoto]

Bottle gourd, also known as Dudhi, is a member of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and is native to Africa and Asia. It is a vine plant that produces elongated, bottle-shaped fruits. The fruits vary in size but are typically large, ranging from about six inches to over three feet in length.

Josephat Michubu from Ishiara in Embu farms bottle gourd, among other vegetables including Okra and kale. According to Michubu, Dudhi is rich in minerals, vitamins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and sodium. Here is a guide on how to go about farming Dudhi.