General Information

  • Category- Vegetable
  • Binomial Name- Coccinia grandis
  • Common Names- Coccinia, Kundru, Tendli
  • Spread- 120-180 inches**
  • Height- 120 inches**
  • Average Production- 150-400 fruits per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 90-120 days**

Nutrition Values

  • Calories: 18
  • Water: 93%
  • Protein: 1.2 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 3.1 grams
  • Sugar: 0.43 grams
  • Fiber: 1.6 grams
  • Fat: 0.1 grams

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C- 1.4 mg
  • Vitamin B1- 0.07 mg
  • Vitamin B2- 0.08 mg
  • Vitamin B3- 0.07 mg

Minerals

  • Potassium- 30 mg
  • Calcium- 40 mg
  • Iron- 1.4 mg

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

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained soils, Loamy
  • Soil Moisture- 25%
  • Soil pH- 6.0-6.5
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring and Summer (February to June)
  • Temperature range- 25-35 Celsius

Tips to Grow Coccinia

  1. Arrange good quality coccinia seeds, or by stem cuttings.
  2. Soil should well drained and moist.
  3. Sow seeds directly in the soil 1.5 inch deep.
  4. We can add compost or well-rotted manure at the planting site for better growth.
  5. We can harvest coccinia fruit from vine by using a pair of scissor or a sharp knife. Don’t pull it. We can harvest coccinia when the fruit reached to its desired size and color.
  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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