Best seeds with highest % of germination A pack contains 20 seeds Description for Bottle round gourd The bottle gourd belongs to the cucumber family and originated in India, and is now available in most parts of the world. Bottle gourd comes in different shapes, the most common being the bottle-shaped (Gol Ghiya) and round gourd. The sizes vary from six inches in length to more than six feet. Common name calabash, cucuzza, sorakaya, lauki, doodhi, and gol ghiya Flower colours: White Bloom time: Summer Max reachable height: Height: 10-12 feet Spread: 12 feet Difficulty to grow. Easy to grow Planting and care July and January is the suitable time for sowing Bottle gourd. Organic manure is mixed at the time of bed preparation or pot filling. Seeds are sown at 2.5 x 2 m spacing. After sowing, bed or pot mixture should be moist. Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Sandy loam soils rich in organic matter with good drainage.Water: Moderately Temperature: This crop requires a moderately warm temperature. 24 to 30 degrees C Fertilizer: Apply a side dressing of 3 lbs. of 19-19-19 fertilizer per 100 square feet of the garden when the vines start to run. Caring for Bottle gourd round Weeding can be done by hoeing as and when necessary.

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