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Pointed Gourd (Parwal)

Pointed Gourd (Parwal)

Trichosanthes dioica

Hard difficultySummerKharifPerennialFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
15" pot
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Start from
Vegetative propagation via vine cuttings or root suckers; maintain 10:1 female to male ratio

About Pointed Gourd (Parwal)

A high-value perennial climbing vegetable native to the Indian subcontinent. It requires male and female plants for pollination and produces heavy yields on trellises.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
30–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
High (60–80%)
Rain sensitivity
Moderate

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–20
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 21–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–80
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 81–100
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 101–365

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