Sponge Gourd Seeds (F1 Hybrid)

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Unlock a bountiful harvest with Richgrow Seeds Sponge Gourd F1 Hybrid Seeds, a non-GMO F1 hybrid variety (Luffa aegyptiaca) that’s a game-changer for home gardeners and farmers craving vibrant, high-yielding crops at an unbeatable price! Also known as Gilki, Tori, or Luffa, this vigorous climber produces cylindrical, dark green fruits, measuring 25–30 cm long and weighing 120–150 grams, with a soft, mildly sweet flavor and zucchini-like texture, perfect for soups, stir-fries, curries, or young harvests, while mature fruits double as natural loofah sponges, ready in 50–55 days. Packed with fiber, vitamins C, A, and minerals like magnesium, these gourds support heart health, diabetes management, and skin wellness with anti-inflammatory properties, as noted for their health benefits. The robust, climbing vines, stretching 8–10 meters, boast high yield potential (160–200 quintals per hectare) and are resistant to pests like cucumber beetles and diseases such as downy mildew, ensuring low-maintenance growth. Thriving in warm, humid climates, it’s best sown during summer and monsoon seasons (February–October) across Pan-India, with prime sowing in March–July, especially in states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, as aligned with prior sowing season discussions (April 10, 2025). Sow 2 seeds at a 1.25–2 cm depth in well-drained, loamy soil (50% garden soil, 30% compost, 20% coco peat, pH 6.5–7.0) under full sun (6–8 hours daily), spacing 75–90 cm apart in rows 3 meters wide, after soaking seeds for 12–24 hours to boost 80–90% germination within 7–14 days. Provide sturdy trellises (bamboo, ropes, or pipes) for vines, maintain moist but not soggy soil with daily summer watering, and fertilize with organic compost or vermicompost every 2–3 weeks; hand-pollinate during monsoons if pollinators are scarce. Harvest young gourds at 20–25 cm every 3–4 days for continuous yield, using neem oil for pests like leaf spots. Store unopened packets in a cool, dry place for up to 2 years, and keep harvested gourds refrigerated for lasting freshness. Available in Kitchen Garden Packet (KGP) (10–15 seeds), Standard Packet, Professional Pack (200–250 grams), or custom bulk orders, all in eco-friendly, resealable, moisture-proof, UV-protected packets with an 85% germination rate, designed for your sustainable vision at www.richgrowindustrialcorporation.com. Seed quantity may vary by variety, reflecting your eco-friendly, customer-centric brand with nature-inspired packaging (green, brown, white). Note: Cook young gourds for best flavor; mature fruits are fibrous. Disclaimer: Yields vary by climate, soil, and care; consult local gardening resources for optimal results.