Bottle Gourd Long

🌱 QUANTITY: 15 Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 55–70 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): January-March, June-July, October-November
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): April-July
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight

Bottle Gourd (Long Variety) is one of the most ancient cultivated vegetables, with origins tracing back to Africa and Asia over 4,000 years ago. Over time, it became a staple in Indian home gardens and kitchens, valued not only for its versatility in cooking but also for its cooling and health-giving properties.

This long, slender gourd is harvested when tender, offering a mild, delicate flavor and soft texture that blends beautifully with Indian spices. From comforting dals and curries to stuffed preparations, koftas, chutneys, and even sweet halwas, bottle gourd has earned its place as a truly multipurpose vegetable. Its high water content and light nature make it especially popular in traditional summer diets, promoting hydration and digestion.