The fruit of Cucurbita moschata is inedible, which contains a lot of wood fiber. The fruit is hard, fat, non-cracking, with long stalk and heavy muddy smell. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat, so as not to be harmful to the body. Its flowering time is from April to May, and the fruit ripens in September-1February. The pulp and bark are medicinal and can be used to treat skin diseases.

Can the fruit of the gourd tree be eaten?

The fruit of the gourd tree is inedible because it contains a lot of wood fiber, so it can't be eaten. Generally speaking, the fruit of the hanging gourd tree is hard, fat, non-cracking, and the fruit handle is long and inedible, but its pulp is edible and can also be used as medicine.

The fruit of the gourd tree is eaten directly.

The pulp of the hanging gourd tree is edible, but it is not recommended. Its pulp contains high fiber, is very hard and has a heavy muddy smell.

Fruit ripening of Cucurbita pepo

Cucumber trees are usually sown in March to April, and can blossom and bear fruit in April to May. The specific time depends on the planting place and maintenance methods. Generally, the flowering time of Cucurbita moschata is April-May, and the fruit ripening time is September-1February.

Efficacy and function of fruit of Cucurbita pepo

The fruit of the gourd tree has certain medicinal value, the pulp can be used as medicine, and the bark can also be used as medicine to treat skin diseases.