Description

Cluster Ridgegourd vegetable Seeds\n\nCluster Ridge Gourd which can produce 5-6 fruits in a single cluster. It’s a vine that fruits for a longer period, short round shaped fruit having thick skin ridges with spongy soft pulp inside. Fruit is sweet but has low glycemic index, contains carotenoids a rich antioxidant helps in warding of cancer and slows ageing. Dried gourd can be used as natural body scrub.\n\nThe botanical name of Cluster Ridgegourd vegetable Seedsis Luffa acutagnula Roxb. It is a member of the cucumber family and contains plenty of water and dietary fibers. It has a very low amount of saturated fats. It is also an excellent source of Vitamin A.\n\nIt is best consumed when still tender and green. It may be allowed to mature, cleared of all seeds, and used as a bath or kitchen sponge, also known as loofah. Gourds (Cucurbitaceae) are among the oldest cultivated plants.\n\nThey 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.\n\nDays to Germinate: 7-14 days\n\nDays to Harvest: 60-75 days\n\nHow to Grow: Warm and humid climate is favourable for its growth and development. The optimum temperature requirement is 25-30 degrees Celsius. Ridge gourd can be grown in all kinds of soil but loam, clay loam and silt soil are best suited for its cultivation.\n\nProper drainage is highly beneficial. The plant prefers soil with pH levels of 5.5 - 6.8. The plants can be grown with a spacing of 1.5 to 2.5m (row to row) x 60 to 120cm (plant to plant).\n\nSowing Season: Ridge gourd is cultivated both as a summer and rainy season crop. It is a summer crop, grown from January to April. It can also be grown in the rainy season, from June to July. In the hills of Meghalaya, the seeds are sown in April. Germination Rate: 75%+\n\nSeed 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!

Pros and cons

• Guaranteed Authenticity: Every seed & bulb is hand-selected & verified to be true-to-variety native & open-pollinated.
• Strong Resilient Growth: Traditional varieties bred over generations for hardiness adaptability & natural resistance.
• Supports a Larger Cause: Every purchase supports small farmers & helps conserve endangered native seed varieties.
• Seed-Saving Ready: Being non-hybrid you can save seeds from your harvest & grow the same variety again next season.
• Premium Pricing: Sourcing rare native genetics directly from small farmers plus manual quality checks costs more than mass-market hybrid seeds.
• Limited & Seasonal Stock: Because many varieties are rare & grown in small batches stock is limited & can sell out before the season peaks.
• Slightly More Care Needed: Native & heirloom varieties may need more attentive growing conditions than common commercial hybrids.
• Longer Dispatch on Some Items: Certain rare or seasonal varieties may take longer to source & dispatch than always-in-stock products.