Pumpkin Seeds – Desi Gummadikaya Variety | Kaddu/Poosanikai | High Germination for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 6-10 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 10-15 feet (can trail on ground or be trellised)
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: 90-110 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 18x18 grow bag or larger, with ample trailing space
Number of Seeds: 15+

Specifications of Desi Pumpkin (Gummadikaya) Seeds

This Desi Pumpkin variety produces large, orange-fleshed fruit widely used in Indian households for curries, sweets like halwa, and soups. As a sprawling vine, it needs generous ground space to spread, or can be trained onto a sturdy trellis with support for the developing fruit. Known for its long storage life and versatility, this variety is a rewarding, productive choice for home gardens with adequate space.

Benefits / Uses

Versatile in the kitchen — curries, halwa, soups, and more
Large fruit size makes it a highly productive crop per vine
Stores well after harvest, useful for extended household use
Can be grown on the ground or trellised to save space
Nutrient-rich flesh and seeds, both useful in cooking

Planting and Care for Pumpkin

Sowing: Sow seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Soaking seeds overnight before sowing can improve germination.
Growing: Provide ample space for the vine to spread, or a sturdy trellis with support (like a sling) for developing fruit if grown vertically. Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Hand-pollination may help improve fruit set if pollinator activity is low.
Harvesting: Harvest once fruits develop a hard rind and deep orange color, typically 90-110 days after sowing. Mature fruits can be stored for several months in a cool, dry place.

Precautions While Growing Pumpkin

Provide sturdy support if growing vertically, as mature fruit can be very 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
Allow fruits to fully mature on the vine for the best flavor and storage life

Other Names

Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata
Uses in Indian Languages:
Hindi: कद्दू (Kaddu)
Telugu: గుమ్మడికాయ (Gummadikaya)
Tamil: பூசணிக்காய் (Poosanikai)
Kannada: ಕುಂಬಳಕಾಯಿ (Kumbalakayi)

Grow Suggestions

Climbing / Vine Vegetable

Recommended Grow Bag Size

Grow Bag 18x18 Inch ✓ In Stock