Sponge Gourd Seeds.

Seed Type: Non-Hybrid and Non-GMO

Sponge Gourd Growing Tips in Container:

Sponge Gourd is easy to grow in any type of vegetable garden.

Sowing Season:

• All Seasonal.

Soil requirements: 

• The right type of soil is very important as nutrition’s are required for the growth of the plant. 
• Mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost and Coco peat in respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also add handful of Neem cake to each pot to keep the soil pest free.

Container Specification:

• Take Container/Grow bag with minimum 12-inch height.           
• Preferably 12X12 Or 15X15 Or 12X15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirement

Sowing:

• Sow your seeds 12-14 cm apart at a depth of 1⁄2inch (1.3 cm).
• Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth.
• Sow the 1-2 seeds per pit.
• Water regularly.
• Seedling takes place within 6-8 days from the date of sowing.

Plants Caring:

• Sponge Gourd need at least 3 to 4 hours Sunlight.
• Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil and Panchagavya to keep the insects away. Add handful of compost for every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure soil has enough nutrition’s to grow plants.

 Harvest:

• Harvesting of Sponge Gourd can start after 60 days of sowing.