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

Bottle Gourd, commonly known as Lauki or Ghiya in India, is a nutritious vine vegetable rich in essential vitamins and minerals. It's one of the healthiest vegetables you should definitely grow in your kitchen garden.

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About this item

• 🌱 Number of Bottle Gourd Medium Long Seeds: 12 Seeds
• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or Terrace Garden
• 📅 Growing Season: Spring, Summer, Rainy
• 🌿 Sowing Method: Direct in Grow Bags or Pots
• 📏 Sowing Depth: 2–2.5 cm
• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 20–27ºC
• ⏳ Germination Time: 8 to 14 Days
• 🧺 Harvest Time: Ready in 2 Months
• 🔸 Fruit Shape: Medium Long
• ⚖️ Fruit Weight: 650–700 gm
• 💪 Plant Vigor: Strong & Healthy Growth

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

Note: Images are for reference purposes only. Actual products may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.

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.

Note: Images are for reference purposes only. Actual products may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.