SNAKE GOURD
DESCRIPTION
Snake gourd (chichinda) vegetable looks very different from
other gourds but they are very tasty and healthy. Snake gourds are easy to grow
in pots or gardens and are ready to harvest in just a few months.
Most gardeners want to grow snake
gourd vegetables at home because it’s not easily available in the local market.
For growing this, you have to know how to grow snake gourd plants from seeds in
containers/pots. You can also grow different snake gourd varieties by reading
the information about snake gourd growing tips. buy the best quality Snake
Gourd Hybrid seeds Online at the best price in India from www.storeflix.in with a good germination rate.
About
this item
- Number of Snake Gourd Seeds (chichinda ke beej): 15
Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: January to July
- Sowing method: Direct
- Seeds sowing depth: 0.5-1 inch
- Germination temperature: 18-25°C
- Germination Time: 7 to 14 days
- Harvesting: 90-120 days
- Plant vigor: Strong creeper plant
What
size grow bag is best for Snake Gourd?
Snake
Gourd Plant Growing Season
Snake gourd grows well in a warm or
hot climate, the best month for sowing snake gourd seeds is January to July.
How
To Grow Snake Gourd
Snake gourd seeds are usually hard
to germinate so you can soak the seeds which will help you to germinate fast
but can direct sowing seeds and keep the soil moist for quick germination.
Chichinda or Snake gourd seeds will germinate in temperatures between 18-25°C.
Snake
Gourd Seed Sowing Method
Sow snake gourd seeds directly in
any pots/grow bags and fill them with a sowing medium. Sow 2 seeds at the
center of a pot or grow bag about 0.5-1 inch deep in the soil. Give deep water
by using a watering can and keep maintaining moisture that helps the seeds to
germinate within 1-2 weeks. Keep the pot at a place where snake gourd seedling
receives at least 6 hours of sunlight.
How
To Fertilize Snake Gourd Plant
After 20-25 days from snake gourd
seeds sowing, add a side dressing like homemade compost or vermicompost which provide additional nutrients to the snake gourd
plant.
Snake
Gourd Plant Care Tips
Water – Snake gourd plants like adequate moisture, give regular
water on summer days or when you feel the soil is dry.
Soil – The snake gourd plant required well-drained and good
moisture reserve soil and does not tolerate dry soil.
Sunlight – The snake gourd is warm loving plant and needs 6-8
hours of full sunlight.
Temperature – The ideal snake gourd growing temperature is 25-38°C
(minimum temperature is 20°C).
Common pests and disease – Leaf beetles and root-knot nematodes are common insects in
snake gourd plants and powdery mildew and downy mildew infected the leaves and
stems of plants.
Mulch – To retain moisture in the soil, mulch the snake gourd plant
2-3 inches with wood chips.
Snake
Gourd Harvest Time
- Within 50-60 days from seed sowing, the snake gourd
plant starts flowering.
- You can harvest snake gourds when they are young,
around 90-120 days from planting.
- Full ripen snake gourd fruit is inedible, orange, and
fibrous.
- Cut regularly lateral branches to increase fruits and
production.
Snake
Gourd Plant Special Features
- Common name – Snake squash, serpent gourd,
padwal, chichinda (चिचिंडा)
- Scientific name – Trichosanthes cucumerina
- Flower color – White
FAQ
Why
are my snake gourd seeds not germinating?
Snake gourd seeds will not germinate
because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing
seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under-watering.
Does
snake gourd plant need support?
Snake gourd is climber plants that
need some support like pipe, bamboo, rope, or wires because vine gourds produce
more fruit and they require more spac
