Apple Gourd Vegetable Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring–Summer
Growth Habit
Vigorous Climber
Flavor Profile
Mild Tender
Plant Characteristics
Apple-Shaped Fruits
Use
Culinary, Decorative
Growing Conditions
Warm, Humid
Harvest Advantages
High Yield, Early Crop
Plant Resistance
Pest Resistant
About – Apple Gourd
Praecitrullus fistulosus
Seed Names
Apple Gourd, Tinda
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Apple Gourd, also known as Tinda (Praecitrullus fistulosus), is a small, round vegetable gourd favored in South Asian cuisine for its tender flesh and mild taste. It grows vigorously on vines and thrives in warm climates, producing round, green fruits resembling small apples.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
18–24 Inches
Days to Maturity
70–85 Days
Soil Preparation
Soak 6–8 Hours
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 300 sq ft
500
Up to 1500 sq ft
1000
Up to 3000 sq ft