{"product_id":"tinda-seeds-1","title":"Tinda Orchad Green Sel. HY 114 - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTinda Orchad Green Sel. HY 114 - 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\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrailing vine, 1-2 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\u003eRegular; keep soil moist, more during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost or manure at planting plus balanced feed during growth\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 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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds overnight, then sow \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;2-3 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, placing 2-3 seeds per hill with hills or plants spaced \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;60-90 cm apart\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 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 \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;55-70 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; from sowing; frequent picking keeps the vine productive.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to sow tinda seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow tinda in summer (February to April) and again at the onset of the monsoon (June to July). It is a warm-season crop that needs heat, so avoid sowing in the cold winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does tinda take to be ready for harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTinda is ready about 55 to 70 days after sowing. Pick the fruits young and tender, around golf-ball to tennis-ball size, when the skin is still soft, and harvest often to keep the vine producing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054524793078,"sku":"SED-VEG-TINDA-002","price":115.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-tinda-orchad-green-sel-hy-114-vegetable-seeds-16969124085900.jpg?v=1782716135","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/tinda-seeds-1","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}