Jivit F1 Hybrid Sponge Gourd seeds are of the best variety and have an excellent 80 to 90% germination rate. The seeds are high-yielding, and you can grow the sponge gourd in your home, kitchen, or farming fields.
The seeds are easy to grow and require less effort. You can place them in an outdoor garden area and provide good-quality fertilizer. Gradually, you will notice that the seed started to germinate within 10 to 14 days, and it will take approximately 2 to 3 months to harvest the sponge gourd from the crop.
Botanical Name:
Seed Specifications
| Specifications | Details |
|---|
| Name | Sponge gourd seeds |
| Other Common Names | Luffa seeds
Vegetavke songe seeds
Rag gourd seeds
Gilki ke beej (in Hindi) |
| Germination Time | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Harvesting Time | 70 to 90 days |
| Avg. Height | 20 to 25 cm |
| Avg. Weight | 100 to 150 gm |
| Color | Dark Green |
Features and Benefits:
Sponge gourd seeds are high-yield and offer quality crops within 2 to 3 months.
It has a long cylindrical shape, and the fruit color is dark green.
It contains beneficial nutrients that can be used to treat various health issues.
Sponge gourd prevents heart diseases, and fiber helps with weight loss.
It also works as one of the best medicines for skin diseases.
It eliminates the toxins in the liver and cleanse the body organ.
Nutritional Components
Sponge Gourd is the perfect combination of fiber, antioxidants, water, minerals, calcium, potassium, and Vitamins A, C, E, and B.
Seed Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|
| Season | All Season |
| Soil | Well-drained loam soil with 6.5 to 7 pH level |
| Sunlight | 6 to 7 hours of full sunlight |
| Temperature | 20 to 30°C |
| Water | Regular watering requires |
| Fertilizer | Organic and NPK fertilizer |
How to Sow Sponge Gourd Seeds?
Sow the seeds in well-drained loam soil and keep the seeds in sunlight for 6 to 7 hours daily.
Use seedling trays and pots for the initial days.
Sprinkle water every day and avoid using harsh liquid chemicals.
The seeds will emerge within two weeks; however, you can harvest the Sponge Gourd within 70 to 90 days.
