Sponge Gourd (luffa or gilki) Seeds - 12 Seeds (गिलकी के बीज) Easy To grow, High Germination, High Yield Seeds for Home Gardening

Sponge Gourd Seeds (Gilki Ke Beej) 🌱 – 12 Seeds

Sponge Gourd (Gilki) is a popular, nutritious, and fast-growing vegetable that’s perfect for home gardens 🏡. Known for its soft texture and mild flavor 😋, it is widely used in Indian cooking 🍲. These seeds are of premium quality with a high germination rate 🌿, making them suitable for beginners as well as experienced gardeners.

It can be easily grown in pots, grow bags, or directly in the ground, making it ideal for balcony 🌞 or terrace gardening. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber 💪, sponge gourd is a healthy addition to your diet.

🌟 Key Features:
1️⃣ High Germination Rate – Ensures healthy and strong plant growth 🌱
2️⃣ Year-Round Growing – Can be cultivated in any season 📅
3️⃣ Easy to Grow – Perfect for home gardeners 🏡
4️⃣ Nutritious & Healthy – Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber 💪
5️⃣ Good Yield – Produces tender, soft, and delicious fruits 🍃

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About this item

• 🌰 Number of 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

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