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Ash Gourd (Petha / Safed Kaddu)

Ash Gourd (Petha / Safed Kaddu)

Benincasa hispida

Medium difficultySummerKharifFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Frequent
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Min pot size
24" pot
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Start from
Sow seeds 1 inch deep in warm weather; thin to 1 plant per bag

About Ash Gourd (Petha / Safed Kaddu)

Produces massive, wax-coated fruits famous for their long shelf life and use in sweets (Petha). Requires substantial space and heavy nutrient inputs.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
Moderate (40–70%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–10
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 11–45
Stage 3
Fruiting
Day 60–100
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 101–130

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