Bottle Gourd Round Dark Green With (Spots) F1 Hybrid Seeds - 08 Seeds (Gol Lauki/ Ghiya/ 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. The fruit is often used in cooking and is known for its versatility and high water content. Bottle Gourd Round dark green is one of the healthy vegetables you must add to your kitchen garden. Buy the best Quality Bottle Gourd Round Dark Green With Spots F1 Hybrid Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a High Germination rate.

About this item

• Number of Dark Green Round hybrid Bottle Gourd Seeds: 08 Seeds 
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Growing season: Spring, Summer, Rainy
• Sowing method: Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 2-3 cm
• Germination Time: 8 to 12 days 
• Germination temperature: 20–27ºC
• Harvesting: 2 months
• Plant vigor: Strong plant

What size grow bag is best for Bottle Gourd Round?

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

Bottle Gourd Round Growing Season In India

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

How To Grow Round Bottle Gourd In Container

The direct sowing method is best for planting round bottle gourds in any container. The ideal growing temperature for Round Bottle Gourd is 20-27ºC. Give proper water and sunlight to the bottle gourd so that the plants can get good results.

Bottle Gourd Round Seeds Sowing Method

Sow round bottle gourd seeds about 2-3 cm deep in the soil at a distance of 15-18 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 12 days to germinate.

Round Bottle Gourd Fertilize Requirements

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

Round 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 – Round bottle gourd’s 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 spray organic pesticide Neem oil to cure these symptoms.

How To Prune Round Bottle Gourd

The main purpose of pruning round bottle gourd is to keep vines neat and remove unnecessary side vines. Regular pruning of side shoots on bottle gourd is also necessary to get more fruits from the plant and to control the spread of the plant.

Which vines should we prune?

• 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.

Round Bottle Gourd Harvest Time

• Bottle gourd will take about 2 months to harvest after seed sowing.
• Round bottle gourd should be harvested when fruit becomes light green color.

Round Bottle Gourd Special Features

• Common name – Lauki and ghiya (in Hindi)
• Scientific name – Cucurbitaceae
• Flower color – White and yellow
• Level of growing – Easy
• Height – 300-360 cm as a vine

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