Grow Fresh and Nutritious Snake Gourd in Your Garden

Growing snake gourd (long variety) seeds in your kitchen garden is a fantastic way to enjoy a nutritious, easy-to-grow, and high-yield vegetable right at home. The long, tender fruits are perfect for a variety of dishes, making it a great addition to your garden if you love fresh produce.

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Snake Gourd Long Seeds
• Planting Time: Summer crop (February - April), Monsoon crop (June - July)
• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
• Sunlight: Full sun (6 - 8 hours daily)
• Harvest Time: 50 - 70 days

How to Grow Snake Gourd Long Variety Seeds

Planting Time (India):

• Summer crop: February - April
• Monsoon crop: June - July
• In warm southern regions, you can grow it almost year-round.

Seed Sowing:

• Soak seeds in water for 6 - 8 hours before sowing.
• Sow directly in soil or large grow bags (at least 15 - 18 inches deep).
• Plant depth: 1 inch deep, with spacing of 1.5 - 2 feet apart.

Sunlight: Requires full sun (6 - 8 hours daily).

Support: 

• Needs a strong trellis or vertical support.
• Can grow on fences, arches, or netting.

Watering:

• Keep soil moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
• Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.

Soil & Fertilizer

• Soil: Needs rich, well-drained soil.
• Soil Mix: Combine compost + garden soil + cocopeat (1:1:1 ratio).
• Fertilizer: Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 15-20 days.
• Optional: Use neem cake or seaweed extract for healthy growth.

Harvesting Snake Gourd Long Variety

• Ready for harvest in 50 - 70 days.
• Harvest when fruits are tender and long (before they mature or turn red inside).

Tips for Better Yield

• Pinch growing tips after 4 - 5 leaves to encourage side shoots.
• Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
• Spray neem oil every 10 days to prevent pests like fruit fly or mites.