\ud83c\udf83\ud83c\udf3f Striped Round Gourd Growing Guide
\n\ud83d\udd39 Common name \u279c Striped Round Gourd, Striped Round Pumpkin, Gol Kaddu
\n\ud83d\udd39 Scientific name \u279c Cucurbita maxima (some round varieties may belong to Cucurbita moschata or Cucurbita pepo*)*
\n\ud83d\udd39 Type \u279c Climbing vegetable vine \ud83c\udf31
\n\ud83d\udd39 Special \u279c Attractive round fruits with light green stripes, tender flesh and excellent yield
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for: \u279c Organic farming
\n\u279c Natural farming
\n\u279c Kitchen gardening
\n\u279c Terrace gardening
\n\u279c Commercial vegetable cultivation<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf1f Why Grow Striped Round Gourd?
\n\u2714\ufe0f Attractive striped round fruits \ud83c\udf83
\n\u2714\ufe0f High yielding variety \ud83d\udcb0
\n\u2714\ufe0f Soft, tasty flesh
\n\u2714\ufe0f Excellent market demand
\n\u2714\ufe0f Vigorous vines with continuous harvesting
\n\u2714\ufe0f Ideal for: \u279c Fresh vegetable markets
\n\u279c Organic farming
\n\u279c Home gardens<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Climate & Sowing Time \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3
\nIndia:
\nSpring\/Summer Crop
\n\u279c Feburary – May
\nMonsoon Crop
\n\u279c July – August
\n\ud83d\udccd Punjab:
\n\u279c February \u2013 May
\n\u279c June \u2013 August
\n\u2714\ufe0f Best temperature: \u279c 22\u201335\u00b0C
\n\ud83c\udf3e Soil Requirement
\n\u279c Well-drained fertile loamy soil
\n\u279c pH 6.0\u20137.5
\n\u2714\ufe0f Mix plenty of organic compost before sowing.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf30 Seed Selection
\n\u279c Striped round gourd seeds
\n\u279c Round pumpkin seeds
\n\u279c Organic pumpkin seeds
\n\u279c Desi kaddu seeds
\n\u279c Open pollinated vegetable seeds
\n\ud83c\udf31 Sowing Method
\n\u279c Direct sowing
\nSeed depth: \u279c 2\u20133 cm
\n\u2714\ufe0f Germination: \u279c 5\u201310 days<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f Spacing
\n\u279c Row to row \u279c 8\u201310 feet
\n\u279c Plant to plant \u279c 4\u20136 feet
\n\u2714\ufe0f Train vines on a trellis or bower for cleaner fruits and higher yield.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f Organic Fertilizer Plan
\nBefore sowing:
\n\u279c FYM \u279c 8\u201310 ton\/acre
\n\u279c Vermicompost
\n\u279c Neem cake
\nDuring growth:
\n\u279c Jeevamrit spray
\n\u279c Panchgavya spray
\n\u279c Compost tea
\n\u2714\ufe0f Encourages vigorous vine growth and bigger fruits.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca7 Irrigation
\n\u279c Water every 4\u20136 days
\nCritical stages:
\n\u279c Flowering
\n\u279c Fruit setting
\n\u279c Fruit development
\n\u274c Avoid waterlogging.
\n\u2600\ufe0f Sunlight Requirement
\n\u279c Full sunlight
\n\u2714\ufe0f Minimum 6\u20138 hours daily.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc1b Organic Pest Control
\nCommon issues:
\n\u279c Fruit fly \ud83e\udeb0
\n\u279c Red pumpkin beetle
\n\u279c Aphids
\n\u279c Powdery mildew
\nControl:
\n\u279c Fruit fly lure traps \ud83e\udea4
\n\u279c Neem oil spray \ud83c\udf3f
\n\u279c Remove infected fruits and leaves<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf38 Flowering & Harvesting
\n\u279c Flowering starts \u279c 35\u201345 days
\n\u279c First harvest \u279c 55\u201370 days
\n\u2714\ufe0f Harvest when fruits are tender, glossy and light green for the best taste.<\/p>\n
\u23f3 Crop Duration
\n\u279c 4\u20135 months
\n\ud83d\udce6 Yield
\n\u279c Average yield: 80\u2013150 quintal\/acre
\n\ud83c\udf31 Special Benefits
\n\u2714\ufe0f Rich in vitamins and dietary fiber
\n\u2714\ufe0f Easy to digest
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for curries, soups and stuffed dishes
\n\u2714\ufe0f Good shelf life after harvest<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udeb4 Growing Striped Round Gourd on Roof
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for terrace gardening
\nContainer
\n\u279c 18\u201324 inch grow bag or drum
\nSoil Mix
\n\u279c 40% garden soil
\n\u279c 30% compost
\n\u279c 20% cocopeat
\n\u279c 10% sand
\nSupport
\n\u279c Strong bamboo, wire or rope trellis
\nSunlight \u2600\ufe0f
\n\u279c Full sunlight<\/p>\n
Watering \ud83d\udca7
\n\u279c Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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