Haruna Bottle Gourd Seeds

The Haruna Bottle Gourd Seeds are specially developed for high yield, early maturity, and superior fruit quality. This variety produces smooth, light green, cylindrical fruits with tender flesh and excellent cooking quality.

Haruna is early maturing, with continuous fruiting, and is tolerant to common pests and diseases, making it suitable for kitchen gardens and commercial cultivation. Rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, bottle gourd (Lauki/Dudhi) is a healthy vegetable widely consumed in Indian households.

This hybrid ensures profitable harvests, strong market demand, and consistent fruit quality, making it an excellent choice for both farmers and home gardeners.

Key Features & Benefits:

• 🌱 High-yielding hybrid lauki variety

• 🍃 Smooth, uniform, cylindrical, tender fruits

• ⚡ Early maturity with long harvesting duration

• 🛡️ Tolerant to pests & diseases

• 🏡 Suitable for home gardens & commercial cultivation

• 💰 High market demand and profitability

How to Germinate:

1. Soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing.

2. Sow 1–2 seeds per pit at 2–3 cm depth.

3. Keep soil moist until germination.

4. Seeds sprout within 7–10 days.

How to Grow:

• Provide a trellis or vertical support for vines.

• Maintain 2–3 ft spacing between plants.

• Ensure 6–7 hours of sunlight daily.

Best Time to Plant:

• Summer & Monsoon seasons: January–June and September–October.

Soil Requirements:

• Fertile, well-drained sandy loam soil enriched with organic matter.

• Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5.

Ideal Weather Conditions:

• Thrives in warm climates (25°C – 32°C).

• Avoid frost-prone areas and waterlogged soil.

Care Instructions:

💧 Watering:

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering & fruiting.

🌱 Fertilization:

• Apply FYM + NPK (10:10:10) every 3–4 weeks.

• Foliar sprays with micronutrients encourage fruiting.

✂️ Pruning & Training:

• Train vines vertically on trellis for maximum yield.

• Remove dried or diseased leaves regularly.