Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Ghiya) Long Seeds - 12 Seeds (लौकी के बीज) Easy To grow, High Germination, High Yield, Perfect Seeds for Terrace gardening

🥒 Bottle Gourd, commonly known as Lauki / Ghiya in India, is a wonderful vine vegetable rich in essential vitamins and nutrients, grown for its long, nutritious fruits. 🌿

🌱 It is one of the healthiest vegetables you should add to your kitchen garden or terrace garden, especially for a fresh and organic harvest at home.

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About this item

• 🌱Number Of  Bottle Gourd Long Seeds: 12 Seeds

• 📍 Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden

• 📅 Sowing Season: Throughout the year

• 🌱 Mode of Sowing: Sow seeds 2–2.5 cm deep in containers, grow bags, or pots

• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 20°C to 25°C

• ⏳ Germination Time: 8 to 15 days from sowing
  

• 🧺 Harvesting: Ready in 8 to 12 weeks

• 💪 Plant Vigor: Strong and healthy plant
  

What size grow bag is best for Bottle Gourd?

• 15 x 15 (W*H)
• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24 (W*H)

🥒 Bottle Gourd Long Seeds Growing Guide

📅 Growing Season in India

Bottle gourd can be grown year-round, with the best growing seasons being:

• Summer: February – April

• Monsoon: June – July

• Post-Monsoon/Autumn: September – October
  Note: Timings may vary based on local climate conditions.

🪴 How to Grow Bottle Gourd in Containers

• Use the direct sowing method for best results.

• Ideal container/grow bag size: 30–45 cm (height & width).

• Optimal temperature: 20–25°C.

• Ensure plants get proper sunlight and regular watering for healthy growth.

🌱 Bottle Gourd Long Seed Sowing Method

• Seed depth: 2–2.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants

• Germination time: 8–15 days

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination.

🌿 Fertilizer:

• Use vermicompost, cow dung, neem/mustard cake

• Feed liquid fertilizer monthly during flowering

🌞 Care Tips

• Sunlight: Minimum 8 hours daily

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in summer

• Soil: Loamy, well-drained, rich in organic matter (pH 6.5–7.5)

• Temperature: Best range is 24–35°C, minimum 18°C

🐛 Pests & Diseases

• Pests: Aphids, cucumber beetles, cutworms, squash bugs

• Diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial wilt
  ✅ Solution: Spray neem oil regularly as an organic preventive measure.

✂️ Pruning:

• Remove weak, ground-touching, or unfruitful vines

🌼 Flowering & Pollination:

• Flowers in 45-50 days

• Cross-pollinated; use hand pollination if needed

🍈 Bottle Gourd Long Harvest Time

• Start in 60 days, lasts up to 3 months
  

🌟 Special Featuresthe 

• Common Names: Lauki, Ghiya

• Foliage/Flower Color: Green/White

• Growth Type: Fast-growing vine

• Plant Height: 300–360 cm

• Spread: Over 360 cm

• Grow Level: Easy

• ❌ Avoid planting near: Potatoes

• ✅ Best companions: Beans, Corn, Peas

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