Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Ghiya) Oval Round Seeds (गोल लौकी के बीज)

Bottle Gourd, commonly known as Lauki/Ghiya in India, is a wonderful vine rich in essential vitamins and nutrients that is grown for its fruit. Bottle Gourd Round is one of the healthy vegetables you must add to your kitchen garden.

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About this item

• Number of Oval Round hybrid Bottle Gourd (Lauki/Ghiya ke beej): 12 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: Spring, Summer, Rainy
• Sowing method: Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 2-2.5 cm 
• Germination Time: 8 to 14 days 
• Germination temperature: 20–27ºC
• Fruit shape: Oval Round 
• Harvesting: 2 months
• Plant vigor: Strong 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 Growing Season In India

Bottle gourd can be grown year-round in India. The main growing seasons are summer (Februry – April), monsoon (June to July), and post-monsoon/autumn (September to october), with variations depending on local conditions.

Bottle Gourd Seeds Sowing Method 

The direct sowing method is best for planting bottle gourd in any container. The ideal growing temperature for a bottle gourd is 20-27ºC. Give proper water and sunlight to the Bottle gourd so that the plants can get good results. Sow Bottle gourd seeds about 2-2.5 cm deep in the soil at a distance of 30-45 cm between two plants. Gently water the soil and keep the soil evenly moist till the seeds germinate. Bottle gourd seeds will take about 8 to 14 days to germinate.

Bottle Gourd Fertilize Requirements

• Apply any slow-release fertilizer (such as vermicompost, cow manure, neem cake, or mustard cake) at the time of bottle gourd planting.
• Feed the bottle gourd plants with liquid fertilizer once a month during the flowering time to increase flowers.

Bottle Gourd Plant Care Tips

Sunlight – The bottle gourd needs at least 8 hours of full sunlight every day.
Water – Give water regularly on summer days and keep moist the soil.
Soil – Use well-drained, loamy, and rich organic matter soil with pH 6.5-7.5.
Temperature – Bottle gourd optimum growing temperature is between 24 to 35ºC and the minimum temperature is 18ºC.
Common pests and diseases – Aphids, cucumber beetles, cutworms, leaf miners, and squash bugs can attack bottle-gourd plants. Bacteria wilt and downy mildew are infected gourd plants. Look for early signs of fungal, insect, or other infections and spray organic pesticide neem oil to cure these symptoms.

Bottle Gourd Harvest Time

• Bottle gourd will take about 2 months to harvest after seed sowing.
• Bottle gourd should be harvested when the fruit becomes a light green color.
• The harvesting season can continue for the next 3 months.

Bottle Gourd Special Features

• Common name – Lauki and ghiya
• Flower/foliage color – White/green
• Level of growing – Easy
• Height –300-360 cm as a vine
• Spread – Above 360 cm
• Avoid planting with – Potatoes
• Companion planting – Beans, corn, and peas

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