tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post8343287088447912848..comments2024-03-22T17:20:16.118+08:00Comments on My little vegetable garden: bitter gourds; a perspectiveBangchik and Kakdahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-69428478134572014102010-06-30T22:37:37.555+08:002010-06-30T22:37:37.555+08:00AaronVFT ~ thanks aaron.., we use limbs to climb b...AaronVFT ~ thanks aaron.., we use limbs to climb but they use tendrils..Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-19887357292530549572010-06-29T20:46:28.870+08:002010-06-29T20:46:28.870+08:00perennialgardener ~ I have been growing these gour...perennialgardener ~ I have been growing these gourds every year. It will take quite some time to bear fruits therefore i am not too sure if they will grow successfully in 4-season climate....Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-31523367124110411702010-06-29T18:53:08.068+08:002010-06-29T18:53:08.068+08:00What a clever way to grow these gourds. I've ...What a clever way to grow these gourds. I've never heard of them before, very interesting. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-62308701139468153802010-06-29T17:40:52.841+08:002010-06-29T17:40:52.841+08:00Carrie ~ Thanks carrie, for such a compliment. It ...Carrie ~ Thanks carrie, for such a compliment. It is the simplest structure, four legs and light beams and little struts at the top. Lightweight structure for lightweight plants.<br /><br />Noelle ~ Tendrils are fascinating element of a plant. First they grab anything in sight, laughable at times when they grab their own stalks and stems. Then tendrils have coils which act like spring, to allow flexibility against the wind and the weight of their own fruits.<br /> <br />Malar ~ Judging by the size of gourds, it is quite amazing how they hang nicely. Upon scrutiny we can see how stems and tendrils are stretched to accommodate the weight.<br /><br />Cheers, Have a nice day.<br />~BANGCHIKBangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-51357522445662002342010-06-29T17:33:17.658+08:002010-06-29T17:33:17.658+08:00Wendy ~ They seem to be growing I agree, but bitte...Wendy ~ They seem to be growing I agree, but bitter gourd has leaves of slightly yellowish green. Thus they really lack that healthy green look. But that is bitter gourds... I hope bitter gourds will be kind to you this year Wendy. haha..<br /><br />cherry ~ yeap, they look cool hanging that way stretching the branch and the tendrils. Very elastic surprisingly..<br /><br />Tatyana@MySecretGarden ~ Fried bitter gourd with shrimps is the quickest menu, but not bad a taste. Sometime Kakdah loves to cook it with coconut milk which is called "masak lemak".... and that is exquisite!Bangchik and Kakdahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12539360678677230463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-28930062866213377602010-06-29T15:05:30.243+08:002010-06-29T15:05:30.243+08:00Bitter gourd plant is tender but it's amazing ...Bitter gourd plant is tender but it's amazing at how the heavy gourds manage to hang!Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-76582769514493948942010-06-29T05:58:19.097+08:002010-06-29T05:58:19.097+08:00I love how the little tendrils grasp onto almost a...I love how the little tendrils grasp onto almost anything :-)Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-63310012005292436932010-06-29T05:33:35.123+08:002010-06-29T05:33:35.123+08:00Oh your trellis is lovely, a little piece of art. ...Oh your trellis is lovely, a little piece of art. I love looking at the more usual (to me) things you grow xxCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-84354601682414425242010-06-29T04:35:14.594+08:002010-06-29T04:35:14.594+08:00They certainly are not low-maintenance vegetables,...They certainly are not low-maintenance vegetables, but gourd with shrimps...sounds so yummy!.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-50734503970353791592010-06-29T03:41:09.077+08:002010-06-29T03:41:09.077+08:00They look so cool hanging on the arbor.. Enjoy the...They look so cool hanging on the arbor.. Enjoy them .. <br />hugs, Cherrycherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675584278974972011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6977963402204848415.post-11862076480300161962010-06-29T02:20:53.317+08:002010-06-29T02:20:53.317+08:00They look great! I'm going to make it a goal ...They look great! I'm going to make it a goal to try them again this year. With a more open mind...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.com