Suitable time, soil and climate for cultivation of bottle gourd

The most important question for the farmers interested in cultivating gourd is that when to cultivate gourd? If you are thinking of cultivating bottle gourd, then from here you can get information about the soil and climate suitable for its cultivation.

opportune time

• It can be cultivated successfully in both Zaid and Kharif season.

• Sow it between January to March to get the crop in summer season.

• To get the crop in rainy season, sow the seeds in the month of June-July.

• In hilly areas it should be sown in the month of March-April.

Climate

• Hot and humid climate is best for bottle gourd cultivation.

• Gourd plants cannot tolerate extreme cold.

• Plants grow well in about 32 to 38 degree centigrade temperature.

Soil

• For the cultivation of gourd, sandy loam soil and clayey soil containing organic matter is most suitable.

• The water holding capacity of the soil should be high.

• pH of soil The level should be 6 to 7.

• Do not choose waterlogged places for its cultivation.

• Along with this, rocky land is also not suitable for the cultivation of gourd.

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• Get information about different varieties of bottle gourd from here.

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