Bitter Gourd Seeds are popular for providing higher yields. They require soil that has a pH level between 6 to 7. These seeds grow well in humid climates. Use NPK Fertilizer to improve the overall growth of the crops.
Botanical Name:
Bottle Gourd Seed Specifications
Specifications | Details |
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Name | Bottle Gourd seeds |
Other Common Names | Calabash seeds
Long Melon seeds
Tasmania seeds
Lauki ke beej (in Hindi) |
Germination Time | 1 to 2 weeks |
Harvesting Time | 60 to 100 days or even more |
Height | 30 to 40 cm |
Weight | 700 to 800 gm |
Color | Dark green |
Features and Benefits:
Early Maturity: The seeds of bitter gourd will mature early, leading to early harvest.
Reduce Pests: Bitter Gourd acts as a natural insecticide and helps in reducing pests.
Easy to Grow: These seeds are easy to grow and require less maintenance.
High Quality: The crops grow attractive with bigger sizes and great colors.
Seed Requirements
Requirements | Details |
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Season | Summer and Monsoon |
Soil | Sandy loam soil |
Spacing | 3-3.5 (row to row)* 45-60 cm (plant to plant ) |
Seed Rate | 1.5-2 kg per acre |
Sunlight | 6 to 7 hours of full sunlight |
Temperature | 20 to 30°C |
Water | Regular watering at the sowing stage |
Fertilizer | NPK Fertilizer |
How to Grow Bottle Gourd from Seeds ?
Choose an area where your crops can get proper sunlight.
Soak the seeds in the water for 24 hrs for proper germination of seeds.
Add fertilizer or manure to the soil if needed.
Sow the seeds properly and cover them with the soil.
Water the seeds properly, and make sure not to overwater them.
After some time, your crops will be ready to get harvested.
