Snake Gourd Seeds – Short & Heavy Long Pudalangai, OP | 12 Seeds

Growing Guide

1. Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil mixed with compost or well-rotted organic manure. A pH range of 6.0–7.0 works best.
2. Sowing: Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination. Sow at a depth of 2–3 cm.
3. Spacing: Maintain 90–120 cm spacing between plants, and set up a sturdy overhead trellis or pandal for the vine to climb.
4. Watering: Water every 2–3 days, keeping soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development.
5. Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for strong vine growth and good fruit set.
6. Training: Once vines reach 20–25 cm, gently train them onto an overhead trellis so fruits can hang straight down.
7. Fertilizing: Apply organic compost or diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks, especially once flowering begins.
8. Pest Management: Watch for fruit flies and red pumpkin beetles. Use neem oil spray as a natural, safe control method.
9. Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 60–70 days. Pick fruits while young and tender, before the skin hardens and seeds inside mature.
10. Harvest Tip: Regular harvesting of young fruits encourages the vine to keep flowering and producing for several weeks.