Non-GMO Heirloom Tinda Gourd Seeds - 1 Lb Pack (~5600 Seeds) - Asian Vegetable for Home Garden, Cooking & Pickling

Gourd Seeds - Tinda. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Lagenaria siceraria. 58-60 days. Warm season annual. The unique Tinda squash melon gourd is indigenous to India. The round, light green fruit weigh only 3 to 4 ounces at harvest. The hairy 4' long vines flower within 30 to 35 days, and the smooth fruit is ready to pick 2 to 3 weeks later. Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1' diameter mound 3-4' tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest. May need hand pollination. Harvest fruit when young and tender. Used in India and Pakistan. Cook with curry or serve with eggplant, peas, potatoes or other vegetables. Also can be pickled, candied, and seeds can be roasted. ~350 seeds an ounce.