Luffa acutangula Seeds – Ridge Gourd / Torai for Home Gardening | Pack of 25+

Luffa acutangula Seeds – Ridge Gourd / Torai for Home Gardening | Pack of 25+

It is a dark green, ridged and tapering pretty vegetable. It has white pulp with white seeds embedded in spongy flesh. A ridge gourd also commonly known as Turai or Turiya is a well beloved in India. Its hard skin is peeled off and chopped and cooked as desired.It comes in two variants ? one with a smooth surface and other with a ridged surface. Locally, it goes by various names like ?Turai? in Hindi, ?Jhinge? in Bengali, ?Beerakaya? in Telugu and ?Peerkangaai? in Tamil. It is a green fleshy vegetable having an inherently bland taste.

• Packet Contains: 1 Pack of Ridge Gourd Seeds Superior Quality, Non-Hybrid, Pure, Open Pollinated, GMO-Free, And Heirloom ,tested for germination.
• High Quality Seeds: Best quality organic seeds for home gardeners.
• Season of Sowing: Ridge gourd is cultivated both as summer and rainy season crop. Summer crop: January to April.
• Mode of Sowing: Ridge gourd seeds are sown by dibbling method at 1.5 m to 2.0 m X 1.0 m to 1.5 m. Sow 3 seeds in each pit. After germination, thin to 2 healthy seedlings.
• Health Benefits: Ridge gourd has many health benefits. It is rich in essential components like dietary fibers, water content, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, magnesium and vitamin B6. It is naturally low in calorie content, unhealthy saturated fats and cholesterol.
  
  

  1. Q: When should I plant ridge gourd seeds for best results?
  A: Ridge gourd seeds grow best when planted in warm weather, typically from late spring to early summer, after the last frost.

  2. Q: How long does it take for ridge gourd to grow and produce fruit?
  A: Ridge gourd plants usually start producing fruit within 60–75 days after sowing, depending on climate and care.

  3. Q: Do ridge gourd plants require a trellis or support structure?
  A: Yes, ridge gourd is a climbing vine and grows best with vertical support like a trellis or netting for healthy growth and better yield.