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Snake Gourd

Chichinda / Potlakaya

Dramatic long-fruiting climber for warm months. Needs space and an overhead frame to hang fruit.

vinemediumseasonalHot SummerMonsoon
Needs trellisMonsoon friendlyThirsty
64terrace fit
Planting calendar

Suitability for sowing each month in Hyderabad.

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Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 8
  3. FloweringDay 50
  4. First harvestDay 65
  5. Peak harvestDay 88
  6. End of cropDay 130
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 26
    Train onto trellisTrain vine

    Guide the vine up to save space and improve airflow.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Fruit fly & Epilachna beetle.

  • Day 35
    Check drainageCheck drainage

    Thirsty/vining crops are most at risk of waterlogging.

  • Day 50
    Feed at floweringFeed compost

    Switch to a richer feed to support fruit set.

  • Day 60
    Prune & deadheadPrune

    Remove old growth to channel energy into fruit.

  • Day 65
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskhigh

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat risklow

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering risklow

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Fruit fly, Epilachna beetle
Common diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic
Terrace notes

Best for larger terraces with an overhead frame. More of a novelty/commercial-trial crop than an everyday staple.

  • Tie a small weight to young fruit to keep them straight.
  • Train on an overhead pandal so fruit hangs free.
  • Hand-pollinate in the early morning.
Key requirements
Sun
6–8h
direct/day
Shade tol.
Low
Water
High
Container
40L
18 inch grow bag
Soil depth
40cm
Support
Trellis
1st harvest
65d
Lifecycle
130d
Source confidence

Where this crop's data comes from.

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