{"product_id":"snake-gourd-seeds","title":"Snake Gourd Chachinda - Desi Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnake Gourd Chachinda - Desi 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 and 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 (climbing 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 daily)\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, avoid waterlogging\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; pH 6.0-7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost or FYM at sowing; top-dress with balanced NPK when vines start flowering\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;Tender fruits are cooked into South Indian kootu, North Indian sabzi, dals and stir-fries. The vine is also valued for shading garden trellises and pandals, and the long ornamental fruits are a talking point in any home plot.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep directly at the base of a strong trellis or pandal, spacing hills 60-90 cm apart. Soak seeds overnight to speed sprouting; germination takes 7-14 days in warm soil (25-35°C). Pinch the growing tip once vines reach the support to encourage side branches and more female flowers. Tie a small weight to young fruits so they grow straight. First harvest comes in about 60-70 days; pick fruits young and tender (40-60 cm) every few days to keep the vine productive.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow snake gourd seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February to July across most of India, timed for the summer and monsoon. The vine needs warm soil of 25-35°C, so avoid cold winter sowings in North India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan snake gourd be grown in pots or containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large container of at least 18-20 inches with rich, well-drained mix and provide a tall trellis. One vigorous vine per pot, kept well-watered and fed, will give a steady home harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054326120694,"sku":"SED-VEG-SNAKE-001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-snake-gourd-chachinda-desi-vegetable-seeds-16969328230540.jpg?v=1782715998","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/snake-gourd-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}