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Snake Gourd (Chichinda)

The fascinating, twisting summer vine

Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Mastery

Full Sun
Needs Trellis

Growth Snapshot

Core care pillars at a glance

The Full Picture

Snake gourds naturally twist and curl as they grow. To get perfectly straight gourds, gardeners traditionally tie a small pebble or weight to the bottom of the young fruit!