The Sponge gourd is a cylindrical fruit that grows on a climbing, herbaceous vine. The interior flesh of the Sponge gourd is smooth and creamy-white. Sponge gourd has a mild, zucchini-like sweet taste and a silky texture. Sponge gourd can be grown in a tropical and sub-tropical climate. It grows well under warm and humid conditions. It is very sensitive to frost and low temperature
Variety details:
Vigorous growing vines
Dark green in color
Ready in 50 to 55 days
Number of fruits per vine – 20 to 25
Average fruit length – 20 to 25cms
Seed Rate: 1.5-2 Kg per acre
Sowing time (North):
Mid Feb – Mar
Mid May – Jul