SEEDS OF SNAKE GOURD (COMMAN NAME: Serpent gourd, Chichinda) Viper Gourd (Snake Gourd) (Trichosanthes cucumerina var anguina) This crop grows long, curving fruits that resemble snakes hanging from supports or the ground. In warm regions, this subtropical plant develops quickly and produces a large number of fruits for an extended period of time. It is best to cultivate this vine plant along the supports in order to get young straight fruits. Young fruits are picked and prepared in the same way that Luffa is. Because the seed has a tough coat, it may take a long time to germinate. In Asia, various cultivars with varying fruit skin and length are grown. A fascinating plant for the home garden and the fresh market. This prolific early ripening variety is pest resistant and yields throughout the season.