Kerala’s tropical climate is perfect for growing diverse vegetables. Although households traditionally maintained kitchen gardens, reliance on commercial vegetables grew over time. Due to concerns about pesticide use, home gardening has seen a resurgence and is now as important as cooking.
Ashgourd
Ashgourd is a versatile vine plant with edible bark, flowers, pulp, and leaves. It features prominently in dishes like Kumbalam Olan and Morukari Curry from the Vellari family. Growing kumbalam is easy, requiring minimal space and care. This medicinal vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it not only a nutritious food but also an effective home remedy for various ailments.
Amara Lablab Bean
Amara Lab is typically planted during the rainy season between July and August. This tall climbing plant, often grown annually, can reach up to 5 meters and may need support as it spreads. As a fast-growing legume with numerous nutritional benefits, Amara Lab is versatile, nutritious, and increasingly in demand online.
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Kanthari
Kanthari is a resilient tropical crop that can grow in any climate, including dry conditions. It requires adequate watering during dry weather and blooms well in the rainy season, producing good fruit. However, care must be taken to avoid infections. Eating Kanthari is highly beneficial for health, as it can reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, thanks to its high Vitamin A and C content. It also helps reduce obesity and aids digestion.
This tasty vegetable is rich in nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, enzymes, calcium, and potassium.