Bottle gourd is also known as “Calabash” or “lauki,” and it belongs to the family “Cucurbitaceae.” It helps digestion, reduces sugar levels and constipation, cures urinary infections, and is a good remedy for insomnia.
You can grow the Bottle Gourd seeds anytime, as they are compatible with all seasons. However, a warm season can give the best results quickly. It requires a warm growing season with a temperature ranging between 18-30°C.
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 or even more |
| Harvesting Time | 2 to 3 months or even more |
| Average Height | 2 to 3 feet |
| Average Weight | 700 to 800gm |
| Color | Light and dark green |
Features and Benefits:
It provides light green colored and medium-sized Bottle Gourd.
It contains excellent water and is suitable for hydration and skin health.
It is used to make various healthy dishes.
It improves metabolism and the digestive system.
It prevents zinc deficiency in the body.
Bottle Gourd is ideal for weight loss and controls blood pressure.
It also improves heart health.
Nutritional Components
Bottle Gourd contains 92% water, fiber, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, B, C, and K.
Seed Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|
| Season | All Season |
| Soil | Loamy soil with good organic matter |
| Sunlight | 7 to 8 hours of full sunlight |
| Temperature | 18 to 30°C |
| Water | Add water at the base. |
| Fertilizer | It requires NPK organic fertilizer |
How to Sow Bottle Gourd 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 7 to 8 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.
Safety 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.
