Snake Gourd Germination

Best planted at soil temperatures between 16C and 30C. It requires a minimum temperature of 18 o C during early growth but optimal temperatures are in the range of 2427 o C.

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Make sure the structure is sturdy due to the weight of the large gourds.

Snake gourd germination. The seeds are protected by the sponge-like network of fibers. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. There is no need to do so.

4 seeds per bag are ideal and 15 days after germination they can be planted at 4 seedlings per pit in the main field. You can extract the seeds from the fruit whenever you are planning to plant. Sow 5 seeds in each pit.

Many plants are often called snake gourd or even snakegourd and while theyre mostly related theyre not all the same. Prune the plants lateral branches to increase fruit set and production. The mature roots of this crop are used as soap.

15m x 15m for field planting or pot planting. Gourds take about 180 days total from planting till they produce ripe fruit as a result of their extra long germination process. Ideal Space for sowing between snake gourd seeds.

Site with full sunlight. The Snake Gourd seeds are sown by dibbling method at 15 m to 20 m X 10 m to 15 m. Start the seeds indoors early after soaking overnight to increase germination time.

The pulp of the snake gourd when extremely matured sometimes tastes like tomato pulp. The second picture shows the seeds stored in cow dung. After extracting snake gourd seeds it need to be kept in soaked condition for overnight that helps in faster germination.

Soak them overnight in water to improve germination rate. Keep in mind that if youre in a cold area youll need to start your seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season. Snake gourd care is similar to that of most other gourds.

Even under ideal conditions the seeds may require a month to germinate and up to 40 percent of. Snake Gourd Seed Germination You can buy snake gourd seeds from local store. In order to protect snake gourd seeds from growth of born fungus it is a good choice to soak them in 2 bavistin for nearly 6-8 months and drying them under your nursery sheds.

Prefer nutrient rich soil that is well-drained and not too soggy. The snake gourd also belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. After breaking the seam that holds the shell together soaking the seeds for 2 to 12 hours helps activate the germination process.

This is the method that I use to germinate Snake Gourd seeds. The leaves and shoots of the plant are also edible. To avoid fungus attack experts recommend washing seeds in 02 of bavistin for 6 hours and dry in shade else.

The outer shells of the snake gourds seeds are unusually hard making them difficult to germinate. The seeds also can be sown in poly bags. The snake gourd is native to South Africa Australia and it is also grown in tropical parts of Africa.

Germination rate70 Sowing temp16C to 30C Life-cycleAnnual. I hope you find this video informative. Simply put the cracked seeds into a bowl of warm water and place it on top of the refrigerator or in another warm location.

The optimum soil pH is 6067. It is a vegetable which has an odd structure. Number of seeds per hole.

This is the first time Ive. Lets go over the basics. Tips for better yield.

Harvest snake gourds when young around 40-50 days. In the first picture you can see the ridge gourd seeds being collected from last years dried fruit. Some people tie a pebble or other weight to the flower end of the gourd to foster a straighter fruit but this is just for aesthetics.

After germination thin to 2 healthy seedlings after 2 weeks of sowing. Its best to germinate snake gourd seeds inside before transplanting outside and the seeds will need to be soaked first. Snake gourd tolerates a wide range of soil but prefers a well drained sandy loam soil that is rich in organic matter.

First of all Snake Gourds need a trellis or something that they can grow up an arbor chain link fence etc. Soaking the Snake gourd seeds. This is a how to video.

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