Sponge Gourd Turai / Tori / Galka Vegetable Seeds (Green, Pack of 10g)

Product Description:

Utkarsh 523 Sponge Gourd Seeds produce vigorous climbing vines with tender, elongated sponge gourds. Ideal for home gardens, kitchen gardens, terraces, and grow bags, this variety performs well in warm Indian conditions. With adequate sunlight, moisture, nutrition, and support, it can provide a regular harvest of fresh, tender gourds.

Key Features:

• Packet contains: Utkarsh 523 Variety Sponge Gourd (Toraii/Galka) 1-Pack Seeds (10g). (Raw, Traditional Seeds, Non-Hybrid, 100% Pure & Desi Strain, Locally Adapted, and GMO-Free)
• Season of Sowing: February to April and June to August; suitable sowing periods may vary according to the local climate.
• Mode of Sowing: Direct sowing in soil, raised beds, large pots, or grow bags. Sow seeds about 2–3 cm deep and provide sufficient space for the vines to spread.
• Germination Time: 5–10 days.
• Sunlight: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soil rich in organic matter.
• Watering: Regular and moderate watering. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogging.
• Harvesting: Approximately 50–70 days after sowing. Harvest young, tender sponge gourds regularly before they become over-mature and fibrous.
• Blooming Period: Approximately 5–8 weeks after sowing, with flowering continuing during the growing season under suitable conditions.
• Planting Period: February to April and June to August.
• Expected Plant Height: The plant is a vigorous climbing vine and can grow approximately 2–4 metres or more with suitable support.
• Growing Location: Outdoor gardens, kitchen gardens, terraces, large grow bags, and areas with a trellis or climbing support.
• Suitable For: Home gardening, kitchen gardening, terrace gardening, grow bags, and gardeners with space for climbing vegetables.
• Watering: Regular moderate watering at the base of the plant. Increase watering during hot weather, flowering, and fruit development, while avoiding waterlogging.
• Care Instructions: Sow seeds in fertile, well-drained soil and provide 6–8 hours of sunlight. Install a sturdy trellis or support for the climbing vines and guide the growing vines onto it. Add organic compost periodically, remove weeds, and maintain consistent soil moisture. Harvest young fruits regularly to encourage continued production.