Long Bottle Gourd Seeds(Lauki)-20 seeds

Grow fresh, healthy Lauki at home with ourLong Bottle Gourd Seeds! This fast-growing, high-yielding vine thrives in warm climates and is perfect for terrace gardens, grow bags, or backyard spaces. Rich in fiber and essential nutrients, bottle gourd is excellent for digestion and weight loss. Ideal for Indian kitchens, you can enjoy homegrown gourds within 60–70 days. Easy to sow and maintain, this vegetable is a must-have for every kitchen garden!

🌱 Sowing Method for Bottle Gourd Seeds

📅 Best Time to Sow

• Summer Crop: February to April

• Monsoon Crop: June to July

• Winter Crop (in warm regions): September to October

🪴 Soil Preparation

• Soil should be well-drained, loamy, and rich in organic matter

• pH range: 6.0 to 7.5

• Add compost or aged cow dung before planting

🌰 Seed Sowing Instructions

• Soak seeds in water overnight to boost germination

• Sow seeds directly in soil or grow bags

• Sowing Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

• Spacing: 2–3 feet between plants

🌱 Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in 6–10 days

🌿 Bottle Gourd Plant Care Tips

• ☀️ Sunlight: Needs full sunlight (6–8 hours/day)

• 💧 Watering: Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water regularly during flowering/fruiting

• 🧴 Fertilizer: Apply compost every 15 days or use organic liquid fertilizer

• 🌾 Support: Use a strong trellis for climbing growth

• 🐛 Pest Management: Use neem oil to control aphids, mites, and fruit flies

• ✂️ Pruning: Remove lower yellow leaves to encourage airflow

• 🧺 Harvesting: Harvest in 60–70 days when fruits are tender and light green

🌟 Benefits of Growing Bottle Gourd at Home

• ✅ Fresh and chemical-free produce

• ✅ Great for digestion and weight loss

• ✅ High-yield from limited space

• ✅ Perfect for juice, curry, soups, and snacks

  🌿 Growing Bottle Gourd in Pots / Indoors

  You can grow spinach easily on a balcony, terrace, or even windowsill:

  • Use grow bags (15″ depth) or wide pots

  • Keep in bright indirect sunlight if indoors

  • Rotate pot weekly to ensure uniform light

  • Water when top 1 inch of soil is dry

  • Harvest outer leaves, leaving center intact for continuous growth.