{"product_id":"kachri-seeds","title":"Foot Kachri - Desi Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoot Kachri - Desi Fruit 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\u003eArid northwest India (Rajasthan, Gujarat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrailing vine, 1.5-2 m spread\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\u003eLow to moderate; let soil dry between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, sandy, very well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight dose of compost; avoid over-feeding\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;The tangy fruit is sun-dried and powdered as a souring agent and natural meat tenderiser in Rajasthani cooking, used in sabzis, chutneys and the famous \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;ker-sangri\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;. Tender green fruits are also eaten fresh or cooked.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;2-3 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; directly where the vine will grow, spacing plants 60-90 cm apart as it spreads widely. Germination takes about 7-12 days in warm soil (25-35°C). Being a heat-lover, direct sowing avoids transplant shock. Vines start fruiting in roughly 55-70 days; pick fruits young and tender for cooking or let them ripen and dry for powder.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow Kachri seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February to June, as the vine loves heat. Warm soil of 25-35°C gives the best germination, making summer ideal across most of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Kachri be grown in pots or grow-bags?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large grow-bag or deep pot of at least 30-40 litres with sandy, well-drained soil and let the vine trail or train it on a low support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051647107318,"sku":"SED-FRT-FOOT-001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-foot-kachri-desi-fruit-seeds-16968865415308.jpg?v=1782713866","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/kachri-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}