Description: Collected for 2024 growing season. How to grow bottle gourd from seed: It is easy to grow bottle gourd by seed sowing method throughout the year. Summer and monsoon are the best time to plant seeds. Buy bottle gourd seeds online. Seeds are sown directly in small pits or on raised beds which germinate in 7-8 days. Bottle gourd seedlings are very fast growing and quickly form the habit of a climber. A strong trellis support should be built for the climber to grow. Many gardeners let the plant trail on the ground or allow it to climb on poles or roof of the house. Pinch off growing points of the young plant to induce branching. The side shoots will develop separate male and female flowers in the second month. After pollination, the female flowers have little gourds beneath them. If male flowers are plentiful, some of them can be removed. Harvesting bottle gourds: The harvesting season begins after 2-3 months of seed sowing, and it continues for about 6-8 weeks. Best stage to harvest is when fruits have soft, smooth surface and you can push your finger nail through the skin or scrape it easily. How to grow bottle gourd in pots: Bottle gourds can be easily grown in 14-inch containers or big sized grow bags. Add good quality potting mixture in the container before planting seeds. The organic veggie mix is one of the best suited growing media for bottle gourds. Grow one plant per container.
Price: 2.99 USD
Location: Yorktown, Virginia
End Time: 2023-12-16T15:22:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Common Name: Gourd
Features: Edible
