Bottle Gourd (Short And Thick) F1 Hybrid Seeds - 12 Seeds (Lauki/ Ghiya/ लौकी के बीज) Easy To grow, High Germination, High Yield, Perfect Seeds for Terrace gardening

🥒 Bottle gourd, popularly known as lauki or ghiya in India, is one of the healthiest vegetables to grow in your kitchen garden. This variety produces short, thick, and cylindrical fruits with light-green, tender skin. 🌿

🌱 The plants are very early, vigorous, and high-yielding, making them perfect for container gardening or small spaces. Not only is bottle gourd delicious and easy to cook, but it's also packed with essential vitamins and nutrients, making it a great addition to a balanced diet.

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About this item

• 🌱Number Of  Bottle Gourd Short & Thick Hybrid 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

• 🍈 Fruit Shape: Short and thick

• 🧺 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 (Short And Thick) 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 (Short And Thick) 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 50–60 days

• Cross-pollinated; use hand pollination if needed

🍈 Bottle Gourd short and thick Harvest Time

• Start in 60 days, lasts up to 3 months

• Pick when fruits turn light green

🌟 Special Features

• 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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