Snake gourd Long seeds
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Growing snake gourd (long variety) seeds in your kitchen garden is a great way to enjoy a nutritious, easy-to-grow, and high-yield vegetable right at home.
🌱 How to Grow Snake Gourd Long Variety Seeds
🗓️ Planting Time (India):
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Summer crop: February–April
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Monsoon crop: June–July
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In warm southern regions, you can grow it almost year-round
📦 Seed Sowing:
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Soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing
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Sow directly in soil or large grow bags (at least 15–18 inches deep)
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Plant seeds 1 inch deep, spacing about 1.5–2 feet apart
🌞 Sunlight:
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Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
🌿 Support:
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Needs a strong trellis or vertical support
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Can grow on fences, arches, or netting
💧 Watering:
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Keep soil moist, especially during flowering and fruiting
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Avoid waterlogging
🌾 Soil & Fertilizer:
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Rich, well-drained soil
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Mix compost + garden soil + cocopeat (1:1:1)
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Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 15–20 days
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Optional: Use neem cake or seaweed extract for healthy growth
🥗 Harvesting:
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Ready for harvest in 50–70 days
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Harvest when fruits are tender and long (before they mature or turn red inside)
✅ Tips for Better Yield:
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Pinch growing tips after 4–5 leaves to encourage side shoots
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Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture
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Spray neem oil every 10 days to prevent pests like fruit fly or mites
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