Hybrid Ridge Gourd - 30 Fresh Vegetable Seeds - Long Luffa/Turai/Jhinga Vegetable Seeds

Name : Hybrid Ridge Gourd - 30 Fresh Vegetable Seeds - Long Luffa/Turai/Jhinga Vegetable Seeds

Type Of Seed : Vegetable

Quantity : 0-100 G

Suitable For : Indoor & Outdoor

Color : Green

Product Breadth : 1.5 Cm

Product Height : 0.5 Cm

Product Length : 0.5 Cm

Net Quantity (N) : Pack Of 1

Best Season to Grow Ridge Gourd

Sowing Time (India) :  

Kharif (Rainy) Crop – June to July

Summer Crop – January to March

Ridge gourd loves warm, sunny weather. Avoid extreme cold or frost.

How to Grow Ridge Gourd from Seeds

1. Seed Preparation

Soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing.

This softens the seed coat and speeds up germination.

2. Soil Requirements

Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.

pH : 6.5–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral).

Mix compost or well-rotted cow dung before planting.

3. Sowing Method

Direct sowing is best — ridge gourd doesn’t like transplanting.

Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep in soil.

Spacing : 1 meter between plants and 2–3 meters between rows.

4. Watering

Keep soil moist until seeds germinate (about 7–10 days).

After germination, water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

5. Support / Trellis

Provide a bamboo trellis or net so vines can climb — improves air flow and fruit quality.

6. Fertilizer

Apply organic compost every 15–20 days.

If using chemical fertilizer : NPK (6:6:6) in small doses during growth.

7. Pest & Disease Care

Watch for fruit flies, aphids, and powdery mildew.

Use neem oil spray or organic pest control if needed.

8. Harvesting

Ready in 60–70 days after sowing.

Harvest young, tender gourds for best taste.

Country of Origin : India