General Information

  • Category- Vegetable
  • Binomial Name- Lagenaria siceraria
  • Common Names- Lauki
  • Spread- 60-90 inches
  • Height- 250-300 inches
  • Average Production- 8-14 gourds per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 60-80 days

Nutrition Values

  • Calories: 15
  • Water: 92%-96%
  • Protein: 0.6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 3.69 grams
  • Fiber: 1.2 grams
  • Fat: 0.02 grams

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C- 8.5 mg
  • Vitamin B1- 0.029 mg
  • Vitamin B2- 0.022 mg
  • Vitamin B3- 0.39 mg
  • Vitamin B5- 0.144 mg
  • Vitamin B6- 0.038 mg
  • Vitamin B9- 4 μg

Minerals

  • Potassium- 170 mg
  • Calcium- 24 mg
  • Iron- 0.25 mg
  • Manganese- 00066 mg
  • Magnesium- 11 mg
  • Phosphorous- 13 mg
  • Sodium- 2 mg
  • Zinc- 0.7 mg

* The vegetable contains these nutrients. The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained soils, Loamy or Sandy
  • Soil Moisture- 22%
  • Soil pH- 6.0-6.7
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Winter (November to January) and Spring(February-March)
  • Temperature range- 20-32 Celsius

Tips to Grow Bottle Gourd

  1. Arrange good quality bottle gourd seeds.
  2. The soil should be evenly moist, but not wet or soggy. You can mix in sandy and peat moss for best results which will help give good moisture retention and straight, smooth roots.
  3. Sow the seeds half inch deep in the soil.
  4. We can add organic manure which makes the soil rich. This will give you high-quality vegetables.
  5. Fruits are ready to harvest 60-120 days after sowing depending upon variety. Cut the fruits from the vines carefully, using pruning shears or a sharp knife leaving 3-4 inches of stem attached.
  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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