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Sponge Gourd Chikni Turai - Desi Vegetable Seeds

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Description

Sponge gourd can easily grow in containe The seed packet contains approximately 35 seeds.

Sponge gourd is one of the popular vegetables similar to ridge gourd. The only difference is sponge gourd has a smooth surface. Sponge gourd belongs to the family of,Cucurbitaceae, and genus of,Luffa, .

Fully ripe sponge gourds have a high volume of fibrous which is being used as cleansing agent (utensils) and making shoe-soles, table mats. This vegetable is cultivated in most of the states in India.

Seeds Specifications

Seeds per Packet 35
Common Name Sponge gourd, Gilki / Chikni Turai, Luffa
Height Up to 30 ft
Flower Colour Yellow
Bloom Time Summer, Rainy season, Winter
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Luffa can also be grown in containers around 5-gallon size
  • Containers must have good drainage and cant be moved once the vines attach tendrils to other objects

Sponge Gourd Chikni Turai care

  • At the time of bed preparation, FYM should be mixed with soil for good yield
  • Seeds are sown directly on the bed or pot
  • They should be planted 2 cm deep in the bed or pots
  • Plastic wrap can be used for mulching purpose to control the weed and water loss
  • They should be planted 2 cm deep in pots
Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Moderately
Soil Well-drained loamy soil with 6.5 to 7 pH level
Temperature 25 to 30 degree C
Fertilizer Use any organic fertilizer.
Harvest Season Summer, Rainy season, Winter

Sponge Gourd Chikni Turai special feature

Songe gourd is required low investment and it can be grown year long with high yields in short duration period.

Sponge Gourd Chikni Turai uses

Medicinal Use:

  • Contain vitamin A and C

Culinary Use:

  • Tender fruits are used for cooking purpose

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall do sponge gourd chikni turai grow?

On average sponge gourd chikni turai grows Up to 30 ft

What color are sponge gourd chikni turai ?

A sponge gourd chikni turai plant bears flowers of color Yellow

How hard is sponge gourd chikni turai to grow?

A sponge gourd chikni turai is Easy to grow

How much sunlight does a sponge gourd chikni turai need?

A sponge gourd chikni turai prefers Full Sun

How much water does a sponge gourd chikni turai need?

A sponge gourd chikni turai prefers watering Moderately

What kind of soil does a sponge gourd chikni turai need?

Well-drained loamy soil with 6.5 to 7 pH level

What temperature does a sponge gourd chikni turai like?

25 to 30 degree C

How should I fertilize my sponge gourd chikni turai ?

Use any organic fertilizer.

Customer Reviews

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Sakshi
You should have better customer care/ service options

You should have better customer care/ service options

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Veena Vinodhar
Very nice packaging, with labelling of all the seeds. Variet

Very nice packaging, with labelling of all the seeds. Variety of seeds available and its a great value for money.

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Pink color available in this variety.

Pink color available in this variety.

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Rajkumar Chowdary
Plants are in good condition but disappointed to see empty

Plants are in good condition but disappointed to see empty free gift ..it was torn from inside with nothing in it

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Deepak Khedkar
What is other hindi name of this plant?

What is other hindi name of this plant?

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