5 Ft Bottle Gourd Seeds - Desi 5 Ft Long Variety (Sorakaya/Lauki/Suraikkai) | Traditional Indian Seeds for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 7-12 days
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer and monsoon
Vine Length: Up to 5 feet (requires trellis or support)
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks
Life Span: Annual, seasonal vine
Ideal Growing Temperature: 24-32°C
First Harvest: 55-70 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate (needs trellis/support as vine grows)
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 15x15 grow bag or larger, with support structure

Specifications of Desi Bottle Gourd (Sorakaya/Lauki/Suraikkai) Seeds

This Desi variety produces long, light-green bottle gourds — growing up to 5 feet — a staple in Indian households for curries, koftas, and juice. As a vigorous climbing vine, it needs a trellis, pergola, or fence to grow along and support the developing fruit. This traditional variety is prized for its mild flavor, tender flesh, and dependable yield in home-garden conditions.

Benefits / Uses

Classic Desi variety with authentic taste and texture
Versatile in the kitchen — curries, koftas, halwa, and juice
Long fruit size (up to 5 ft) makes for a productive, space-efficient climber
Vigorous vine — good for covering trellises, fences, or pergolas
Continuous harvest over several weeks once vines mature

Planting and Care for Bottle Gourd

Sowing: Sow seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Soaking seeds overnight before sowing can improve germination.
Growing: Provide a trellis or vertical support early, as the vine grows quickly and needs guidance. Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Hand-pollination may help improve fruit set if pollinator activity is low.
Harvesting: Harvest fruits while still young and tender, typically 55-70 days after sowing — overripe fruits become tough and less palatable, so timely picking is important.

Precautions While Growing Bottle Gourd

Provide sturdy support early, as mature vines and fruit can be heavy
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root and vine rot
Watch for fruit flies and vine borers; use organic pest control methods where needed
Harvest fruits promptly at the right stage to maintain tenderness and flavor

Other Names

Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Uses in Indian Languages:
Telugu: సొరకాయ (Sorakaya)
Hindi: लौकी (Lauki)
Tamil: சுரைக்காய் (Suraikkai)
Kannada: ಸೋರೆಕಾಯಿ (Sorekayi)
Malayalam: ചുരയ്ക്ക (Churakka)

Grow Suggestions

Climbing / Vine Vegetable

Recommended Grow Bag Size

Grow Bag 18x18 Inch ✓ In Stock