Including tinda in your diet is a brilliant way to stay fit. It is nutritious and a good vegetable to grow at home.
Botanical Name: Praecitrullus fistulosus
Other Names: Apple Gourd, Tinda, Indian Baby Pumpkin
Growing Season: Feb-March and June-July
Ideal Temperature: 25-30°C
Uses: You can make tinda masala curry and tarkari
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Sandy fertile soil
- 5-6 hours of daily sun
- Water regularly so the soil remains moist
- Fertilize every month with an organic fertilizer
How to Sow Seeds
- Take a medium-size pot, fill it with potting mix and sow 2 seeds 0.5 inch deep in the soil.
- You can also sow the tinda seeds directly in ground and cover them with soil. Make seeds are atleast 1 foot apart from each other to provide adequate room for growth.
Seed Care
- Water the seeds regularly
- Choose a location that receives full sunlight
How to Care for Tinda
Sunlight: For maximum growth, choose a location that receives full sunlight.
Watering: Water regularly near the roots, especially during summers.
Soil: Use a sandy and fertile soil to grow tindas in the garden.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every month with an organic fertilizer.
Pests and Diseases: Aphids and whiteflies are some common dangers to round gourds. So use the right pesticide to get rid of them.
Harvesting: Tindas are ready to harvest after 40- 45 days of sowing the seeds. You can identify mature tindas their green color and large size.
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