Description
Tinda (Apple Gourd) Seeds – High-Quality, Easy to Grow at Home
Tinda Seeds: Tinda, also known as Indian squash, apple gourd, or round melon, is a heat-loving, prolific vine that produces nutritious fruits. Packed with vitamin A, antioxidants, and high water content, it’s considered one of the healthiest vegetables. Here’s a step-by-step guide to successfully grow your own Tinda at home.
Summary of Tinda Seeds
- Number of Seeds: 30 Seeds
- Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing Season: Summer and Rainy Season
- Sowing Method: Direct sowing
- Germination Temperature: 25-30°C
- Germination Time: 7 to 14 days
- Fruit Size: 6-8 cm
- Harvesting: 80-95 days from sowing
Best Grow Bag Size for Tinda:
- 12 x 12 (W*H)
- 12 x 15 (W*H)
- 15 x 15 (W*H)
Tinda Growing Season in India: Tinda is drought-resistant and thrives in warm climates. It can be sowed during summer (February – March) and the monsoon season (June – July).
How to Grow Tinda: Tinda is best grown as a transplant rather than direct sowing. It requires warm temperatures (25-30°C) for germination. Start by sowing Tinda seeds in a seedling tray or small pots filled with potting mix. Sow seeds 2-2.5 cm deep, water well, and ensure the seeds receive plenty of sunlight. Germination will take approximately 1-2 weeks.
Transplanting Tinda Plants: Once the seedlings are 10-12 cm tall, carefully transplant them into larger pots, maintaining only 2 saplings per pot. Ensure that the plants get 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, and water when the soil becomes dry.
Fertilizing Tinda: Use organic fertilizers like vermicompost or cow manure monthly. Tinda plants require a good supply of nutrients, especially during fruiting.
Tinda Care Tips:
- Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially during summer. Water at the base of the plant and avoid wetting the leaves.
- Soil: Use well-drained, fertile, and sandy soil for optimal growth.
- Sunlight: Ensure the plant gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. In extreme heat (above 35°C), provide shade.
- Temperature: Ideal growing temperature is between 18-32°C.
Common Pests and Diseases: Tinda may face pests like aphids, beetles, and whiteflies. Diseases like powdery mildew, downy mildew, and root rot can also occur. Using neem oil as a natural pesticide will help keep the plants healthy.
Tinda Harvest Time: Tinda starts flowering 40-45 days after sowing. It takes about 70-90 days for the fruit to mature. Harvest when the gourd is smooth, tender, and easily pierced with a fingernail.
Special Features:
- Common Name: Indian squash, round melon, apple gourd
- Scientific Name: Praecitrullus fistulosus
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Plant Height: Approximately 180 cm
Note: Images are for reference only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate and growing conditions.
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