Only for Organic – Hybrid Bottle Gourd Long Seeds 🌱
Hybrid Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Doodhi) is a fast-growing vine known for its long, smooth, and tender gourds. It is a nutrient-rich vegetable widely used in Indian cuisine for curries, soups, and juices. This hybrid variety offers high yield, disease resistance, and excellent fruit quality.
How to Grow Hybrid Bottle Gourd:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Maintain 2-3 feet between plants and 4-5 feet between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination at 20°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout in 7-12 days.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily) for vigorous growth.
- Soil Type: Prefers moist, fertile, and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
- Watering: Needs regular watering, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Support: Train vines on a trellis or bamboo structure for better fruit development.
- Fertilization: Apply organic compost or balanced fertilizer for healthy growth.
- Pollination: Hand pollination may help in better fruit setting.
- Pest & Disease Control: Protect from aphids, fruit borers, and powdery mildew using organic methods.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Ready in 50-60 days.
- Harvesting Tip: Pick when fruits are young and tender (about 12-18 inches long) for the best taste.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; refrigerate for freshness.