Experience the joy of growing your own fresh, nutritious sponge gourd with premium quality seeds from the National Seeds Corporation Limited (NSC), a Government of India Undertaking and a "Mini Ratna" company. This packet contains seeds of the high-yielding **Sponge Gourd Variety - Kashi Jyoti**, known for producing excellent quality ridge-less gourds.

Product Details:

• Variety: Kashi Jyoti
• Net Weight: 5gm
• Packaged by: National Seeds Corporation Limited
• Ideal for: Home gardens and kitchen gardens

About Sponge Gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca):

Sponge gourd, also known as luffa, gilki, or chikni turai in various Indian languages, is a popular summer vegetable in India. It is valued for its culinary uses when tender and for producing natural sponges when mature. The Kashi Jyoti variety is specifically bred for its desirable agricultural traits.

Planting Guide:

• Sowing Season: Summer to early rainy season is ideal in most parts of India.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile sandy loam soil with good organic matter.
• Sowing Depth: Sow seeds about 1-2 cm deep.
• Spacing: Since it's a climbing vine, provide support with trellises or allows it to trail. Space plants about 60-90 cm apart in rows.
• Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during flowering and fruit development stages. Avoid waterlogging.
• Harvesting: Harvest tender gourds for cooking within 60-80 days of sowing when they are green and the skin is soft. Do not let them over-mature if intended for culinary use.

Storage Instructions: Keep the seed packet in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain seed viability until sowing.

Get your hands on these high-quality NSC seeds and start your vegetable gardening journey today!