General Information

  • Category- Vegetable
  • Binomial Name- Praecitrullus fistulosus
  • Common Names- Tinda, Round melon, Indian round gourd
  • Spread- 20-30 inches**
  • Height- 30-90 inches**
  • Average Production- 6-10 fruits per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 80-90 days**

Nutrition Values

  • Calories: 21
  • Water: 94 %
  • Protein: 1.4 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 3.4 grams
  • Fiber: 1 grams
  • Fat: 0.2grams

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A- 38 μg
  • Vitamin C- 18 mg
  • Vitamin B1- 0.04 mg
  • Vitamin B2- 0.08 mg
  • Vitamin B3- 0.300 mg
  • Beta carotene- 13 μg

Minerals

  • Calcium- 25 mg
  • Iron- 0.9 mg
  • Phosphorous- 24 mg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Sandy and loamy soil
  • Soil Moisture- 22%
  • Soil pH- 6.5-7.5
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Late Spring, Summer and early Fall (February-April and June to end of July)
  • Temperature range- 22-35 Celsius

Tips to Grow Apple Gourd

  1. Arrange good quality apple gourd seeds.
  2. Soil should be sandy and loamy rich in organic matter with good drainage.
  3. Soak the seeds overnight. Seeds should be planted in 12 inches ridges. Sow 2-3 seeds at a depth of about an inch. 
  4. We can add compost and cow dung manure for better growth.
  5. The apple gourd are ready to be harvested when they become round, but slightly flat with a bright green color and a distinctive flat top.
  6. Setup a base for the plant to spread properly for your balcony or open garden. Our guide will help you doing this setup.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

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