19/07/2025
Shared with Public
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEHqprwfknh59ERCmnwPOd?mode=ac_t
For quick response and more details, click the group link below and join us!
Stay updated and get all your questions answered instantly.
जल्दी जवाब और पूरी जानकारी के लिए नीचे दिए गए ग्रुप लिंक पर क्लिक करें और जुड़ें!
सभी अपडेट्स और सवालों के जवाब तुरंत पाएं ✅
About Spiny Gourd (Kantola) – Momordica dioica
Spiny Gourd, also known as Kantola, Teasel Gourd, or Kakora, is a highly nutritious and seasonal vegetable native to India. Belonging to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), it is well-known for its spiky green appearance, bitter-sweet taste, and amazing health benefits.
🏷️ Common Names:
Hindi: Kantola / Kakoda
Telugu: Karakaya
Tamil: Mullu Pagal
Gujarati/Marathi: Kakoda
Bengali: Kankrol
🌱 Key Benefits:
💪 Rich in fiber – supports digestion and gut health
💚 Lowers blood sugar – great for diabetics
🛡️ Boosts immunity – packed with antioxidants
🍳 Low-calorie superfood – ideal for weight management
🌿 Natural detoxifier – supports liver health
🧑🌾 Cultivation:
Grown mainly during the monsoon season, Kantola thrives in well-drained soil and warm climates. It's a climbing vine, ideal for kitchen gardens, home farming, and small-scale organic cultivation.
🌍 Availability:
Popular across Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, and South India, Kantola is often harvested between July and October.
itchenGardenLife BackyardHarvest
