Extra Long Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Ghiya) Seeds (6 फीट लंबी लौकी के बीज)

Bottle gourd vegetables are a very popular vegetable in India. It’s also known as lauki/ghiya in India. This variety Narendra Shivani bottle gourds is long and, its fruits can grow up to 180 cm. It was developed by Professor Sheo Pujan Singh. Bottle gourd is not only tasty but also rich in essential vitamins and nutrients that are grown for its fruit. Bottle Gourd is one of the healthy vegetables you must add to your kitchen garden.

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About this item 

• Number of Extra Long Bottle Gourd Seeds: 05 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: July & August
• Sowing method: Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 1.5-2 cm  
• Germination Time: 8 to 14 days 
• Germination temperature: 20–30ºC
• Harvesting: 2 months
• Fruit Size: 150-180 cm 
• 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 Extra Long Growing Season In India

Bottle gourd is a warm climate vegetable; In North India, the seeds are sown in the Rainy season July & August while in South India the gourd is sown in the rainy season June-October.

How To Grow Extra Long Bottle Gourd In Container

The direct sowing method is best for planting bottle gourd in any container. The best size of pot/grow bag is 36-60 cm (height and width) for faster growth of bottle gourd plant. The ideal growing temperature for a long bottle gourd is 20-27ºC. Give proper water and sunlight to the Rama Bottle gourd so that the plants can get good results.

Bottle Gourd Extra Long Seeds Sowing Method

Sow long Bottle gourd F1 Rama seeds about 1.5-2 cm deep in the soil at a distance of 30-60 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.

Extra Long 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.

Extra Long 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 – The bottle gourd's optimum growing temperature is between 24 to 35ºC and the minimum temperature is 18 degree Celsius.
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 spray organic pesticide Neem oil to cure these symptoms.

How To Prune Bottle Gourd Extra Long

• Cut weak vines (that are old, and thin with unhealthy shoots) will not fruit in the future.
• Vines that grow on the floor; but will not have good quality fruits.
• Remove the vines that grow near the root.
• Vines with failed fruit or without fruits.

Bottle Gourd Harvest Time

• Long 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.
• Cut the stem by using a sharp knife or scissors. Leave as much of the stem on the gourd plant as possible.
• The harvesting season can continue for the next 3 months.

 Bottle Gourd Special Features

• Common name – Lauki and ghiya (लौकी)
• Scientific name – Cucurbitaceae
• Flower color – White and yellow
• Level of growing – Easy
• Height – 300-360 cm as a vine
• Avoid planting with – Potatoes
• Companion planting– Beans, corn, and peas

FAQ

Why are my bottle gourd seeds not germinating?

Bottle gourd seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, overwatering, or underwatering.
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