Descriptions
Bottle Gourd can be grown in a wide range of soils, but it thrives well in sandy loam soils. The land or main field should be prepared thoroughly by six to seven ploughings, and the pH range in the soil should be from 6.5 to 7.5 in bottle gourd cultivation.
It is suitable for home gardening, terrace gardening, grow bag cultivation, terrace polyhouse gardening, and rooftop balcony gardening. Fruits are harvested at the tender stage and before 100 % maturity. Harvesting should be done only after ten days of flowering.
Botanical Name:
Seed Specifications
| Specifications | Details |
|---|
| 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:
It is 100% organic and natural slow-dried A-class quality seeds.
It is an easy-to-grow vegetable seed type.
It is cost-effective and gives an approximate 80 to 90% seed germination rate.
It requires relatively fertile and loamy soil to grow ultimately.
Its essential components provide various health benefits.
It contains a high amount of water.
It improves digestion and blood pressure and prevents heart diseases.
It is also used in weight loss.
Nutritional Components
Bottle Gourd contains fiber, Vitamin C, B6, Iron, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and some protein.
Seed Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|
| Season | Summer and Monsoon |
| Soil | Sandy loam soil |
| Sunlight | 6 to 7 hours of full sunlight |
| Temperature | 20 to 30°C |
| Water | Regular watering at the sowing stage |
| Fertilizer | Yes |
How to Grow Bottle Gourd from Seeds?
Prepare the soil and add organic manner to increase fertility levels.
Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours to boost germination speed.
Initially, you can sow the seeds in seedling trays or pots.
Keep the seeds in direct sunlight for 6 to 7 hours daily.
Once the seeds germinate in 1 to 2 weeks, you can transplant them into the field.
Use pesticides, insecticides, and organic crop remedies for effective pest management.
Plant Care Tips:
Check for the correct type and variants of the Bottle Gourd seeds, as some are for agricultural and planting purposes only.
You should keep them in a safe place. Otherwise, they may lose their viability.
Make sure the seeds get enough sunlight and water at regular intervals.
Appropriate pesticides and insecticide application will increase the chances of healthy crops.
Remember the harvesting time to get the benefits of fresh bottle gourd.
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