Snake gourd farming in India, in Nepal

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Originated from South Asia region including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Srilanka, it is found to be under cultivation in Regions of South East Asia also viz., Indonesia, Mayanmar, Malaysia, China (Southern Region) also in Australia, and Africa. Snake Gourd grows well in Tropical countries. It is white or greenish white in colour and long round having having 65 to 75 cms diameter and 100 to 150 cms long. Some short varieties are also being grown which will be having 50 cms diameter and 15 to 20 cms in length. It is being used in food preparations widely. In India, it is used as Koottu (Sausage), Porial (Curry) etc. It is used in immature stage for food. In mature ripe state they become fibrous and cannot be used for food. While using, the seeds are to be avoided since they may be to