{"product_id":"bottle-gourd-seeds-6","title":"Bottle Gourd F1 Type Latu - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBottle Gourd F1 Type Latu - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfrica \/ tropical Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 m vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost at sowing, then liquid feed\/NPK once flowering starts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Used across Indian kitchens for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;kofta, sabzi, dal, raita and halwa\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; the dried hard-shelled fruit is also crafted into bottles, ladles and musical instruments.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds 12-24 hours before sowing to speed germination. Sow 2-3 cm deep, two seeds per pit, with pits spaced 1-1.5 m apart along a trellis. Seeds sprout in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Provide strong vertical support early and pinch the growing tip once vines reach 2 m to encourage side branches that carry female flowers. Hand-pollinate in the early morning if fruit set is poor. First harvest comes in about \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;55-70 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; pick fruit young and tender for the best texture.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow bottle gourd seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February-March for the summer crop and June-July for the monsoon crop. In frost-free regions it can be grown nearly year round; avoid only the peak cold of December-January in the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow lauki in a pot or grow bag on my terrace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large container of at least 18-24 inches (40-45 litres) with rich soil and a sturdy trellis. Keep it well watered and fed, and one plant per big pot will fruit well on a sunny terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053088014582,"sku":"SED-VEG-BOTTLE-007","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-bottle-gourd-f1-type-latu-vegetable-seeds-16969056977036.jpg?v=1782715036","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bottle-gourd-seeds-6","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}