Bottle Gourd Extra Long Organic Vegetable Seeds

If you are already thinking about what you want to grow in your garden this season, start out right with organic seeds. Enjoy your Kitchen Gardening with a chemical-free bottle gourd Organic Vegetable Seeds.

1 packet contains 30 bottle gourd seeds.
It belongs to the gourd family- Cucurbitaceae and is a running or climbing vine. The fruit is extra-long (180-200cm), harvested young and used as a vegetable. It has light green smooth skin and white inner flesh.
Usually, the round fruits are called Calabash gourd and the slender long fruits are called Bottle gourds.
Seeds Specifications
Seeds per Packet
20
Common Name
Lagenaria siceraria, long melon, calabash gourd.
Height
Up to 3.6 meters.
Flower Colour
Yellow
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow.
Planting And Care
Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening
SunlightKeep the seedlings container in bright sunlight
Protect the bottle gourd seedlings from direct harsh sunlight
SoilThe soil should be well drained and nutrient rich for Bottle gourd seedlings
WateringWater the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture
Do not overwater the seedlings
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season
Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the bottle gourd seedlings with organic fertilizer once a month
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the seedlings so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily
plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged seedlings from container
DontsDo not overwater the seedlings especially when container does not have drainage holes
Bottle Gourd Extra Long Care
How to Sow bottle gourd Seeds You can grow Bottle gourd in two seasons, January-March and September-December
Select 5-7 inches tray or pot
Fill the container with well-drained soil
Moisten the surface of the soil
Make a hole of 1 inch deep and put 2-3 seeds in each hole and cover the hole with fine layer of the soil
Cover the seed tray with a transparent plastic paper
Place the seed tray in indirect bright light
Uncover the seedlings once they germinate
Tansplant the seedlings after 21 days in 5-7 inches pot or directly in the groundDo not over-water the seedlings to avoid root rot
Germination rate and viability of bottle gourd seedBottle gourd seed Germination rate and viability is up to 70%
Bottle gourd growth rate is medium
Sunlight
Bottle gourd enjoys bright sunlight but appreciates a little shade during the hottest regions.
Watering
Water the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Soil
Nutrient-rich well-draining soil with Optimum pH ranges from 6.5 to 7.5
Temperature
25 to 35-degree celsius.
Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer.
Harvest Season
Bottle gourd may be harvested 55-75 days depending on the variety. Cut the fruits from the vines carefully, using pruning shears or a sharp knife leaving 3-4 inches of stem attached.
Bottle Gourd Extra Long Special Feature
The fruits are extra long (180-200 cm).
Bottle Gourd Extra Long Uses
Medicinal Use:
Bottle gourd juice is helpfull for cools your bodyAlso use in weight loss and tummy trouble
Bottle gourd help to keep your hraet hralthyBottle gourd is usefull in treating urinary tract infection
Note: The following information is general guidelines
Be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
Young Bottle gourd is used most often in cooked applications
It can be combined with dal and spices to make Doodhi Kootu, Doodhi Subzi
used to make many Indian desserts like the famous Doodhi ka Halwa, Doodhiya Kheech, Lauki ki Kheer