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Ridge Gourd
Ridge Gourd
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Rs. 59.00
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Rs. 59.00
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🌱 QUANTITY: 15 Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 50–60 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): January-March, June-July, October-November
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): April-July
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight
Ridge Gourd, popularly known as Turai, Dodka, or Peerkangai, is a traditional and widely loved vegetable cultivated across India and other tropical regions of Asia. Belonging to the cucumber family, this fast-growing climbing vine has been grown for centuries in kitchen gardens for its tender, nutrient-rich fruits. A staple in Indian home cooking, ridge gourd is valued for its light texture, easy cultivation, and health-supporting properties, making it a favorite among those seeking fresh, organic vegetables.
Characterized by its ridged green skin and soft, juicy interior, Ridge Gourd offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor that blends effortlessly with Indian spices. It is commonly used in dals, curries, stir-fries, chutneys, and traditional South Indian dishes like Peerkangai thogayal. Naturally low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals, Turai is highly regarded for being light, cooling, and easy to digest—making it an ideal vegetable for everyday healthy Indian cooking.
