Tinda Orchad Green Sel. HY 114 - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Cucurbitaceae |
| Native region |
Indian subcontinent |
| Mature height |
Trailing vine, 1-2 m spread |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Watering |
Regular; keep soil moist, more during fruiting |
| Soil / mix |
Fertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Compost or manure at planting plus balanced feed during growth |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Young tender fruits are cooked into everyday sabzi, stuffed, added to curries, or made into raita and pickles. A light, mild vegetable, tinda is a summer staple in North Indian kitchens.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Soak seeds overnight, then sow <strong>2-3 cm deep</strong>, placing 2-3 seeds per hill with hills or plants spaced <strong>60-90 cm apart</strong>. Germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong> in warm soil. Provide a trellis or let vines trail, and water steadily once flowering begins. Harvest fruits young and tender at golf-ball to tennis-ball size, about <strong>55-70 days</strong> from sowing; frequent picking keeps the vine productive.</p>