{"product_id":"ridge-gourd-seeds-1","title":"Ridge Gourd F1 Hybrid - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidge Gourd F1 Hybrid - 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\u003eIndia \/ tropical Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVine, 3-5 m climbing\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 moist in fruiting\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 compost or manure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed with compost or balanced feed every 3-4 weeks\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;Young fruits are cooked as a light \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;turai sabzi, dal, chutney and in sambar\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, valued as a cooling monsoon vegetable. Mature dried gourds yield natural \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;loofah sponges\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; for bath and kitchen use.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds overnight, then direct sow 2-3 cm deep, two or three to a pit, with pits spaced about 1 m apart; thin to the strongest. Germination takes 7-10 days in warm soil. Train the vine onto a strong trellis or pergola for straight fruits. Harvest tender gourds about 50-60 days after sowing, picking every few days to keep the vine producing.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow ridge gourd seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in February-March for the summer crop and June-July with the onset of the monsoon, which is the main season. In warm southern regions it can be grown over a longer window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes ridge gourd need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it crops best on a strong trellis, fence or pergola, which keeps the long fruits straight and clean and the foliage airy. It can be grown in a large pot or grow-bag with sturdy support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054325694710,"sku":"SED-VEG-RIDGE-002","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-ridge-gourd-f1-hybrid-vegetable-seeds-16969115992204.jpg?v=1782715982","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/ridge-gourd-seeds-1","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}