Sponge Gourd Seeds – Chikni Torai Seeds (5GM)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sponge gourd is the ideal vegetable for people who love healthy and nutritious meals. It is low in calories and widely used in making delicious curry and chutney.

Botanical Name: Luffa aegyptiaca

Other Names: Ridged luffa, Smooth luffa, Turai, Turiya, Tuppadahirekayi, Sirola, Dodka and Chinese Okra

Growing Season: February – April and July – August

Ideal Temperature: 18-27°C

Uses: Make super tasty sabzis by chopping and cooking turai.

Difficulty Level: Easy

How to Grow – Quick View

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How to Sow Seeds

• Soak the seeds in water overnight for better germination
• Take a small pot, fill it with potting mix, compost and sow 1-2 seeds 0.8 inch deep in it.
• If you have a garden, sow the seeds directly in ground and cover with soil

Seed Care

• Water the seeds every day so the soil remains moist.
• Add trellis near the pot to provide support for climbing.

How to Care for Sponge Gourd

Sunlight: Sponge gourds are high demanding plants and need 6-8 hours of good sunlight. Terrace is the ideal growing location for them.

Watering: Water sponge gourds regularly so the soil stays moist. Remember turais can’t tolerate standing water, so avoid overwatering the plants.

Soil: Sponge gourds can grow in a variety of soils, but well-draining and fertile sandy-loam soil gives the best yield.

Fertilizer: Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to encourage growth in the plants. You can also use cow manure in the soil to nourish the plants.

Pests and Diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf blight, and leaf spot can affect the growth of the turai plants. So we advise you look for early signs of infection and use the appropriate pesticide to get rid of them.

Harvesting: Turais are ready to harvest after 70-80 days of sowing the seeds. You can easily store them in the refrigerator.