SEED TYPE : Open Pollinated, Traditional

PLANT TYPE : Annual

FRUIT COLOR :  Green

SOWING TIME : Summer

SOWING METHOD : Directly from seed / Transplanting

GERMINATION TIME : 6 -10 Days

GROWING CONTAINER : 18 inch Pot / Garden Bed

GROWING MEDIA : 2 part  Garden soil 1 part Cocopeat 1 part Vermicompost.

HARVESTING : 80 – 90 Days after sowing.

DESCRIPTION :

Indian Round Gourd is also known as Indian Squash, Round Melon or Apple Gourd. It belongs to the cucurbit family. With approximately 94% of the water content and very few calories, it is known for soothing the digestive system. This water-rich vegetable also contains antioxidants like carotenoids and anti-inflammatory agents, which effectively control blood pressure, heart diseases and cardiac strokes. It might also prevent cancer formation.

Tinda, which is also called Apple Gourd or Indian squash is a cucurbit with diameter of approximately 5–8 cm, appears spherical in shape and green in colour. It is a native of India, which is mainly cooked as vegetable in northern part of the country specially in states of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. It is also used widely in Pakistan and many other South Asian Countries.

It is basically a summer vegetable. It is widely used as vegetable due to its various use as health benefactor. It gives cooling effect to our body, is a rich source of Vitamin A and also has medicinal value as it is used for dry cough and for increasing blood circulation. The seeds of tinda can be roasted and used for consumption purpose. Tinda can also be used as fodder.

Water your potted Indian Round Gourd plant every day in summer. Water the soil near the plant. Use a watering can to make sure that the plants get water in the form of the shower & not by a single flow. Indian Round gourd is an aggressive climber & needs plenty of space to grow. So develop a strong trellis support up to height of 5-6 ft, by using locally available material like pipes, bamboo, ropes, wires etc. for your Indian

Harvesting: (80 to 90 days from sowing.) Indian Round gourd climber will start flowering at the end of 3rd month. You can start harvesting ripe Indian Round gourd fruits after 3 months of seed sowing. Harvesting season can continue for next 3 months.