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Snake Gourd (Chichinda / Padwal)

Snake Gourd (Chichinda / Padwal)

Trichosanthes cucumerina

Medium difficultySummerKharifFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Frequent
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Soak seeds for 12 hours, then sow 1 inch deep directly in the grow bag

About Snake Gourd (Chichinda / Padwal)

Distinctive climber producing long, slender gourds. Requires a sturdy overhead trellis. A small weight is often tied to the flower end to keep the fruit growing straight.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25–35°C
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
High (60–80%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–10
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 11–45
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 46–60
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 61–80
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 81–100

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