{"product_id":"bottle-gourd-seeds-for-home-growing","title":"Bottle Gourd Seeds – Desi Round Variety | Sorakaya\/Lauki\/Suraikkai | High Germination for Home Gardening","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGermination Time: 7-12 days\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer and monsoon\u003cbr\u003eVine Length: Up to 8-10 feet (requires trellis or support)\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks\u003cbr\u003eLife Span: Annual, seasonal vine\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Growing Temperature: 24-32°C\u003cbr\u003eFirst Harvest: 55-70 days after sowing\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Required: Moderate (needs trellis\/support as vine grows)\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Grow Bag Size: 15x15 grow bag or larger, with support structure\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Seeds: 10+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications of Desi Round Bottle Gourd (Sorakaya) Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Desi variety produces round, light-green bottle gourds — 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 round variety is prized for its mild flavor, tender flesh, and dependable yield in home-garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \/ Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClassic Desi variety with authentic taste and texture\u003cbr\u003eVersatile in the kitchen — curries, koftas, halwa, and juice\u003cbr\u003eRound fruit shape, well-suited for stuffing and slow-cooked preparations\u003cbr\u003eVigorous vine — good for covering trellises, fences, or pergolas\u003cbr\u003eContinuous harvest over several weeks once vines mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care for Bottle Gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSowing: Sow seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Soaking seeds overnight before sowing can improve germination.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing: 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.\u003cbr\u003eHarvesting: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions While Growing Bottle Gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProvide sturdy support early, as mature vines and fruit can be heavy\u003cbr\u003eAvoid waterlogging, which can lead to root and vine rot\u003cbr\u003eWatch for fruit flies and vine borers; use organic pest control methods where needed\u003cbr\u003eHarvest fruits promptly at the right stage to maintain tenderness and flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses in Indian Languages:\u003cbr\u003eTelugu: సొరకాయ (Sorakaya)\u003cbr\u003eHindi: लौकी (Lauki)\u003cbr\u003eTamil: சுரைக்காய் (Suraikkai)\u003cbr\u003eKannada: ಸೋರೆಕಾಯಿ (Sorekayi)\u003cbr\u003eMalayalam: ചുരയ്ക്ക (Churakka)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanashree Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53240006181024,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2234\/5376\/files\/Bottle_Gourd.png?v=1785679734","url":"https:\/\/www.vanashreeorganics.com\/products\/bottle-gourd-seeds-for-home-growing","provider":"Vanashree Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}