Tinda (Apple Gourd) Seeds

Tinda seeds are the seeds of the tinda plant (also known as Indian round gourd or apple gourd). Tinda is a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine, especially in North India, and is a type of small, round, green gourd with a mild flavor.

Key Information About Tinda Seeds:

• Botanical name: Praecitrullus fistulosus

• Family: Cucurbitaceae (same as cucumber, pumpkin, and squash)

• Common names: Indian round gourd, apple gourd, tinda, tindsi

Uses of Tinda Seeds:

1. Cultivation:

   
   

   • Tinda seeds are mainly used for growing the tinda plant in home gardens or farms.

   • They are typically sown in warm seasons (spring or early summer).

   • Germination takes 6–10 days, and the plant matures in about 70–90 days.

   
   

2. Nutritional Uses (less common):

   • Though not widely consumed, tinda seeds may be dried and eaten or ground for some traditional uses.

   • Like many gourd seeds, they are likely to contain healthy fats and proteins.

Growing Tinda from Seeds:

1. Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with organic matter.

2. Sunlight: Full sun.

3. Spacing: About 1.5 to 2 feet apart.

4. Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

5. Harvesting: Fruits are harvested when young and tender.