Long Bottle Gourd Ghiya / Lauki / Dudhi Vegetable Seeds (Green, Pack of 10g)

Product Description:

Utkarsh 521 Long Bottle Gourd Seeds produce vigorous, productive vines with long, tender bottle gourds. Ideal for kitchen gardens, home gardens, and grow bags, the variety performs well in warm Indian conditions. Provide adequate sunlight, moisture, and sturdy support for healthy vine growth and a good harvest.

Key Features:

• Packet contains: Utkarsh 521 Variety Long  Bottle Gourd (Lauki/Ghiya) 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 2–3 seeds per spot and thin to the healthiest plant after germination.
• 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, particularly during flowering and fruit development, but avoid waterlogging.
• Harvesting: Approximately 60–90 days after sowing. Harvest young, tender bottle gourds when they reach the desired size and before the fruits become over-mature.
• 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 2–5 metres or more with suitable support.
• Growing Location: Outdoor gardens, kitchen gardens, terraces, large grow bags, and areas with a suitable trellis or climbing support.
• Suitable For: Home gardening, kitchen gardening, terrace gardening, grow bags, and gardeners with space for climbing vines.
• 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 strong sunlight for healthy growth. Provide a sturdy trellis or support for the climbing vines. Add organic compost periodically, remove weeds, and guide the vines onto the support. Harvest young, tender fruits regularly to encourage continued fruit production.