Indian Bottle Gourd Plant
Lagenaria siceraria, or Indian Bottle Gourd, is a fast-growing vine that reaches 2-3m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and is used for its edible and medicinal properties.
Habit
Vine
Height
4 to 6 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 75
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
15 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
14:14:14
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
High in Nutrients, Antioxidant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Aphids, Fruit Fly, Root Rot.
White powdery patches on leaves, Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold underneath, Curling, yellowing leaves, Small holes in fruit, wilting
Apply sulfur-based sprays, Neem oil, improve air circulation, Insecticidal soap, Use traps, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering.
Fungicides containing sulfur, Fungicides with copper or mancozeb, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Insecticides with pyrethroids, Fungicides with metalaxyl.