Matihaat Ridge Gourd
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This excellent open-pollinated variety is cultivated for its fruit, which has a tender texture and sweet flavor. The vigorous plant produces a heavy fruit set of ridged, dark green, club-shaped fruits. Ridge Gourd requires a long, warm growing season. It can be grown in a deep planter or over an archway for a stunning spectacle. The fruit can develop into a fibrous structure and be used for a shower or kitchen sponge.
How to Grow Ridge Gourd
- Optionally, clip the tip of the seed to aid germination.
- Space mounds 4-6 feet apart.
- Sow two seeds in each mound.
- For row planting, follow the spacing guidance in the attributes tab.
- Vertical growth promotes air circulation, reduces diseases, and supports consistent fruiting.
- Prune stems during the season to maintain a single vertical vine.
- Provide extra time for development by removing the first few blooms in climates with a long growing season.
Harvesting Ridge Gourd
- For cooking, harvest Ridge gourds when firm, uniformly green, about 18 inches long, and 2 inches in diameter.
- For obtaining shower loofa or sponge, leave gourds on the plant until brown and dry, then break open the skin and shake out the seeds.
Culinary Tips
- Young edible gourds are best for cooking.
- Try stir-frying or deep-frying any part of the plant.
Tips From Gardeners
- If you've successfully grown cucumbers, Gourd will be easy.
- The fruit is underutilized in Western cuisine, so give it a try!
Note: The information provided is based on the details given, and specific growing conditions may influence actual results.
How to Grow Ridge Gourd
- Seed Preparation:
- Optionally, clip the tip of the seed to aid germination.
- Planting:
- Space mounds 4-6 feet apart.
- Sow two seeds in each mound.
- For row planting, follow the spacing guidance in the attributes tab.
- Support:
- Vertical growth promotes air circulation, reduces diseases, and supports consistent fruiting.
- Prune stems during the season to maintain a single vertical vine.
- Pollination:
- Provide extra time for development by removing the first few blooms in climates with a long growing season.
Harvesting Ridge Gourd
- For cooking, harvest Ridge gourds when firm, uniformly green, about 18 inches long, and 2 inches in diameter.
- For obtaining shower loofa or sponge, leave gourds on the plant until brown and dry, then break open the skin and shake out the seeds.
Culinary Tips
- Young edible gourds are best for cooking.
- Try stir-frying or deep-frying any part of the plant.
Tips From Gardeners
- If you've successfully grown cucumbers, Gourd will be easy.
- The fruit is underutilized in Western cuisine, so give it a try!
Note: The information provided is based on the details given, and specific growing conditions may influence actual results.
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