Long Melon, Kakri Selection - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Cucurbitaceae |
| Native region |
Indian subcontinent |
| Mature height |
2-3 m vine |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Watering |
Regular, deep watering; keep soil evenly moist |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Compost at sowing, then balanced feed every 3 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Eaten raw in salads and <em>raita</em>, sliced into summer drinks, or cooked into light <em>sabzi</em>; the mild, watery flesh is valued as a natural coolant during Indian summers.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Direct sow 2-3 seeds per hill about 2 cm deep, spacing hills 60-90 cm apart on raised beds or large pots. Seeds germinate in 5-8 days in warm soil; thin to the strongest seedling. Provide a trellis for straight, clean fruits. Harvest tender fruits 50-60 days after sowing while still pale and firm, and keep picking to prolong yield.</p>