Chow Chow इस्कुस

🌱 About the plant

The squash that covers a whole roof in one season across the eastern hills.

Growing it

Plant the whole sprouted fruit, sideways, in a rich pit.

What it is for

Iskus curry, shoots and root; a living roof over a yard.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Generous

Season

Apr–Jun

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Vine 5–10 m

First harvest

Fruit at 4 months

Plant the whole sprouted fruit, sideways, in a rich pit.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Iskus curry, shoots and root; a living roof over a yard.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India