Sponge Gourd Light Green F1 Hybrid Seeds - 12 Seeds (Luffa/Gilki/गिलकी के बीज) Easy To grow, High Germination, High Yield Seeds for Home Gardening

🌿 Sponge gourd is a vigorous vine plant that can grow up to 900 cm long, yet it is very easy to grow in pots or containers with minimal maintenance.
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About this item

• 🌰 Number of Sponge Gourd Light Green Seeds: 12 Seeds

• 🏡 Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden

• 📅 Growing season: Throughout the year

• 🌿 Sowing method: Direct

• ⛏️ Seeds sowing depth: 1.5 – 2.5 cm

• ⏳ Germination time: 7 – 14 days

• 🌡️ Germination temperature: 18 – 30°C

• 🥒 Harvesting time: 80 – 90 days from planting

• 💪 Plant vigor: Strong plant
  

What size grow bag is best for Sponge Gourd?

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

🌱 Sponge Gourd (Luffa/Gilki) Growing Guide

Sponge Gourd Growing Season in India

Sponge Gourd can be grown year-round in India. The main growing seasons are:

• Summer: February – April

• Monsoon: June – July

• Post-monsoon/Autumn: September – October
  (Local climatic conditions may slightly affect the sowing time.)

How to Grow Sponge Gourd in Pots or Grow Bags

Sponge gourd (gilki) is a fast-growing vine that requires space and strong support to grow long and straight.

• Container size: Minimum 36–60 cm wide & deep pot or grow bag.

• Trellis support: Use pipes, bamboo, ropes, or wires for vertical growth.

• Seed germination temperature: 18–30°C.

• Sowing method: Direct sowing in pots or grow bags.

• Sowing depth: 1.5–2.5 cm deep.

• Seeds per container: Sow 2 seeds at the center.

• Watering: Water deeply after sowing and keep soil moist until germination (1–2 weeks).

Fertilization

• After 20–25 days of sowing, add homemade compost or vermicompost as side dressing to boost growth and flowering.

Care & Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Requires full sunlight for healthy growth.

• Watering: Daily in summer, every 2 days in winter; keep soil moist but not soggy.

• Soil: Well-drained loamy soil is best.

• Temperature: Ideal range is 20–32°C.

• Pest Control: Watch for leaf spots, cucumber beetles, and downy mildew. Spray organic neem oil as a preventive measure.

Flowering & Pollination

• Flowering time: Starts in 50–55 days from sowing.

• Male flowers: Appear first.

• Female flowers: Have a small fruit at the base.

• Pollination: Mostly done by bees/insects. In monsoon, hand pollination may be needed.

Harvesting

• Ready in 80–90 days from sowing.

• Harvest at the tender stage before the skin becomes thick for best taste.

• Can be harvested in summer, rainy, or winter seasons.

Special Features

• Common names: Luffa, Gilki (गिलकी)

• Scientific name: Luffa aegyptiaca

• Flower color: Yellow

• Growth level: Easy

• Plant height: Up to 900 cm

FAQ

Why is my sponge gourd getting wilting?

Overwatering is the main reason behind wilting; so avoid Over watering and keep the soil moist.

Why are my sponge gourd seeds not germinating?

Improper soil, temperature, Over watering, or under watering can be the main reason for not germinating sponge gourd seeds.