Snakegourd Tiny Seeds

“Snake gourd, also known as snake squash or serpent gourd, is a type of gourd grown for its elongated, edible fruit.Besides being a tasty and healthy treat, it has a unique appearance in the garden, with what looks like several snakes hanging from its vines and wispy flowers. It has no fats, and it’s rich in fiber, zinc, magnesium, vitamins C, A, and B6, and it’s also packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. The fruit reaches minimum of 1.5ft to 3ft long. Gourds (Cucurbitaceae) are among the oldest cultivated plants. They were the early water bottles of the Egyptians (2200 or 2400 B.C.), and were traditionally used as utensils, storage containers, and dippers by indigenous peoples in North America. Most gourds are native to tropical or warm temperate climates. They require a long growing season to mature and are killed by frost.

Days to Germinate: 8 tom 12days

Days to Harvest: 130- 145 days white How to Grow: Gourd requires full sun and thrives well in a temperature range of 25 to 35 degrees celsius with well drained soil. Snake gourd care is similar to that of most other gourds. Prune the plant’s lateral branches to increase fruit set and production. Some people tie a pebble or another weight to the flower end of the gourd to foster a straighter fruit, but this is just for aesthetics. Snake Gourds are sown at 1.5 to 2 m x 1 m x 1.5 m gaps. Sow 5 seeds in each pit. During the early stages of plant growth, shallow cultivation is preferred. The plants should be provided with support sticks for better creeping.

Sowing Season: Grown in kharif (June-August) and January-April season.

Germination Rate: Seed Preservation: You too can be a seedkeeper and help HOOGA in the fight to preserve native seeds. To preserve gourd seeds, one must simply scoop them out of the fruit and later shade dry and store the seeds that come out. You can also make use of wood ash, cow dung or hay to aid in the process. Call us to know more! “