Pumpkin apple seeds - Tinda (Praecitrullus fistulosus)

Common name: Apple gourd - Tinda Scientific name: Praecitrullus fistulosus Among its names: Round watermelon - Indian squash Belongs to the gourd family, which is considered one of the fastest-growing plants, with large leaves and a spiny stem with small thorns similar to those found in zucchini plants. It produces abundant spherical fruits that resemble the shape of an apple, hence the name Apple gourd. What is the shape of the Apple gourd flower? Yellow, tubular-shaped. What is the shape of the seeds and fruits of the Apple gourd? Its fruits are spherical, green in color, weighing between 50-60 grams, with a diameter of 5-8 cm, and inside are seeds that resemble the shape and size of pulp or Fesfous. When is the planting season for the Apple gourd? It is cultivated from mid-March to late May, and also planted in late summer with decreasing temperatures. What is the suitable climate and soil for growing the Apple gourd? It requires a moderate, sunny climate, and grows well in well-drained, aerated soil free of salts. What is the method of planting the Apple gourd? Its seeds are planted in the soil at a depth not exceeding 2 cm, and watered regularly until the plant sprouts. It begins to bear fruit after 70 days from planting. What are the benefits and uses of the Apple gourd? It is used for eating after cooking, its seeds are roasted and eaten, and it has many health benefits. Where is the original habitat of the Apple gourd? The original habitat is India, and it is still widespread in India and Pakistan, as well as cultivated in many places around the world.