RIDGE GOURD
DESCRIPTION
The Ridge Gourd or Luffa is a popular vegetable in India, it
is a ridge and dark green and tapering pretty vegetable. You can easily grow
ridge gourd plants in your home garden or terrace garden.
Ridge gourd has high moisture
content and it has many health benefits; helpful in weight loss, regulating
blood sugar, boosting immunity, etc. Buy the best Quality Light Green Ridge
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About
this item
- Number of Light Green Ridge gourd (Luffa) seeds (Turai
ke beej): 15 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing season: Throughout the year (The best
season is summer)
- Sowing method: Direct
- Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 inches
- Germination Time: 6 to 10 days from sowing
- Germination temperature: 18-30°C
- Harvesting: 80 to 90 days
- Average fruit weight: 150 to 250 gms
- Plant vigor: Strong plant
What
size grow bag is best for Ridge gourd?
Ridge
Gourd Growing Season In India
The Ridge gourd is a warm-season
vegetable but in India, it can be grown throughout the year. You can sow ridge
gourd seeds in the summer season (February-May) and the rainy season
(June-September). In the South Indian state, ridge gourd can also be grown in
winter (October-January).
How
To Grow Ridge Gourd (Luffa) In Container
The Ridge gourd is a climber plant
that needs more space to grow well but can easily grow in pots or grow bags
easily (15-24 inches) in width and height. Develop strong trellis support (5-6
feet) by using materials like pipes, bamboo, ropes, wires, etc. trellis helps
them to grow straight and long. Ridge gourd seeds will germinate in
temperatures between 18-30°C.
Ridge
Gourd (Luffa) Seeds Sowing Method
You can sow ridge gourd seed
directly in any pots or grow bags about 0.5 inches deep in well-composted soil;
seeds will germinate for about 6-10 days; water the sown seed with a watering can.
Keep the pot in a place where the ridge gourd seedling receives at least 6
hours of sunlight.
How
To Fertilize Ridge Gourd Plant
After 20-25 days from ridge gourd
seeds sowing, add a side dressing like homemade compost or vermicompost which provide additional nutrients to the gourd plant.
Ridge
Gourd Plant Care Tips
Sunlight – Ridge gourd prefers full sunlight for
better growth.
Water – Give water to your ridge gourd plant daily on summer
days and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Soil – Use well-drained loamy soil with a 6.5 to 7.0
ph level for growing ridge gourd plants.
Temperature – Ideal temperature to grow ridge gourd
plant is 25-35°C.
Common pests – Pests that are found in ridge gourd-like
aphids and whiteflies and ridge gourd plant is infected by powdery mildew and
downy mildew. Using organic pesticide `Neem oil’ protects
the plant from harmful pests.
Ridge
Gourd Flower And Pollination
Within 2 months from the seed sowing
ridge gourd plant starts flowering, the male flower appears first and the
female will begin with small fruit. Gourd Plant depends on pollinators to set
the fruit but sometimes it may be a problem in pollination because bees or
insects are less active during the monsoon season. In such a case, hand
pollination can work, reveal the stamen at the center by removing the petal
from the male blossom, and you will see pollen clinging to it. Carry the pollen
on your finger or small soft brush to female blossoms and touch them at their
center. Be sure to refresh your brush with pollen every few touches. After
doing this process, you will see the plant starts to give fruits.
Ridge
Gourd Harvest Time
- Within 80 to 90 days ridge gourd will be ready to
harvest.
- You can cut the full-grown ridge gourd with a sharp
knife or scissor and this can be done weekly. Harvesting of ridge gourd
can be continued for the next 3 months.
Ridge
Gourd Special Features
- Common name – Angled
Loofah, Ridged Gourd, Chinese Okra, and Turai (तोरई)
- Scientific name – Luffa
- Height–
Above 6 feet
- Level of growing–
Easy
FAQ
Why
is my ridge gourd getting wilting?
Overwatering is the main reason
behind wilting; so avoid overwatering and keep the soil moist.
Why
are my ridge gourd seeds not germinating?
Improper soil, temperature,
overwatering, or underwatering can be the main reason for not germinating ridge
gourd seeds.
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purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on
climate, age, height, etc.
