Description
What you’ll love | Details |
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Variety | Bottle Gourd (Lauki) – hybrid long-fruiting type |
Packet Weight | Approx. 25–40 g |
Germination Rate | 80–90% with treated hybrid seeds |
Sowing Window | February to April and June to August |
First Harvest | 50–65 days after sowing |
Sunlight | 6–8 hours of direct sun |
Spacing | 45–60 cm between plants |
Soil | Moist, fertile, well-drained with compost |
Watering | Regular and even; do not let soil dry out |
Bottle gourd, or lauki, is a fast-growing climber that thrives in Indian summers. This hybrid variety produces long, light green fruits with soft texture and mild flavour—ideal for curries, kofta, soups, and juice.
A perfect fit for trellis growing, rooftop gardens, or backyard fences, lauki vines climb easily and produce abundantly when supported well and watered consistently.
Quick Grow-Guide
Soak seeds overnight before sowing 1.5–2 cm deep. Provide a sturdy support like a trellis or mesh from early growth. Feed compost every 3 weeks and harvest fruits when 8–12 inches long and tender.
Pro Tip: Harvest early and regularly to keep vines productive and avoid hardening.
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