Gourd Winter Melon 冬瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 Winter Melon (冬瓜) Winter melons are an extremely popular vegetable throughout Asia. They resemble that of normal large watermelons, but…
Gourd Silk Squash 絲瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 Silk Squash (絲瓜) As its name alludes, the silk squash is a member of the squash family, can often goes…
Gourd Smooth Melon 蒲瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 Smooth Melon (蒲瓜) The smooth melon, also known as the smooth luffa, is an annual vine that is native to…
Gourd Eggplant 茄瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 Eggplant (茄瓜) Originating from India, Eggplants are a tropical perennial cultivated in warm climates. Around 5 BC, Eggplants were first…
Gourd White Gourd 白瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 White Gourd (白瓜) The white melon is extremely variable dependent on its maturity. When immature, the melon has thick white…
Gourd Bitter Squash 苦瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 Bitter Squash (苦瓜) Bitter Squashes are widely grown in Asia having been introduced to China during the 14th century, and…
Gourd Chayote 佛手瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 Chayote (佛手瓜) The Chayote vegetable is a member of the squash family, and is often referred to as the ‘vegetable…
Gourd Hairy Squash 節瓜 Saturday October 24th, 2015 Hairy Squash (節瓜) Originating from the Dominican Republic, the hairy squash has become a firm favourite within Chinese cuisine and…
Gourd Cucumber 青瓜 Saturday September 12th, 2015 Cucumber (青瓜) The cucumber is native to Southern Asia, and is a widely cultivated vegetable throughout the world. A member…