Total Number of seeds: 10
Looking to grow exceptionally long, healthy, and high-yielding gourds in your home or farm? Try Extra Long Bottle Gourd Lauki Ghiya Seeds, a premium open-pollinated variety known for its vigorous growth and fruits that can reach up to 180 cm (6 feet) in length. Perfect for vertical gardening, trellising systems, and traditional Indian recipes, this variety is both impressive in appearance and rich in nutrition.
Whether you call it Lauki, Ghiya, or Sorakaya, this extra-long bottle gourd will make your garden stand out with its massive fruits, excellent shelf life, and easy-to-grow nature. Suitable for pots, grow bags, and open fields.
Type of Seed: Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Germination Time: 5–8 days
Sunlight Requirements: 6–8 hours of full sun
Where to Grow: Open fields, terrace gardens, trellis systems
Growing Season: Summer, Rainy & Early Winter
Seed Sowing Depth: 1.5–2 cm
Ideal Climate: Warm and semi-humid
Plant Height: Up to 10 ft (climbing vine)
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: High – compost and cow dung preferred
Life Span: 90–110 days
Ideal Growing Temperature: 22°C to 32°C
Harvesting Time: 60–70 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate
Watering Frequency: Every 2–3 days or when topsoil dries
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 24x24 inches with vertical support
What Size Grow Bag is Best:
Best sown during February–April (summer), June–July (monsoon), and early September–October (post-monsoon). It thrives in both dry and humid regions of India when provided adequate sunlight and water.
Use a deep and wide grow bag or pot (minimum 24 inches). Provide a strong trellis or vertical pole support as the vines can grow long. Sow 2–3 seeds, thin to the strongest one, and water regularly. Add organic compost every 10–15 days for better fruiting.
Preparation: Soak seeds in water overnight for faster germination
Sowing: Direct sowing recommended
Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy
Germination: 5–8 days
Transplanting: Not necessary unless started in nursery trays
Sunlight: 6–8 hours of direct light is essential
Soil: Loose, well-draining loamy soil enriched with compost
Fertilization: Organic fertilizers like neem cake, bone meal, or cow dung slurry
Pruning: Pinch off side shoots for better vine growth
Support & Spacing: Use vertical trellis or roof supports
Pest Control: Spray neem oil or garlic-chilli solution weekly
Disease Prevention: Avoid wet leaves; water only at base
Mulching: Use straw or dry leaves to retain moisture
Harvesting: Cut when fruits reach 150–180 cm and are still tender
Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers: When the plants start flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers. This helps the plants produce more High Yield
Use Organic Fertilizers: Feed your plants with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or cow manure.
Regular Feeding: Apply fertilizers at regular intervals, ideally every 20-25 day
🌱 Extraordinary Length: Fruits up to 180 cm – makes an impression!
🧺 Great Shelf Life: Lasts over a week post-harvest
🍛 Highly Culinary: Excellent for Indian curries, soups, and juices
🌞 Heat Tolerant: Grows well in summer heat
💧 Moisture-Loving: Needs regular watering for rapid growth
🧽 Tender Flesh: Smooth skin and soft interior with fewer seeds
Nutrient-Rich: Loaded with Vitamin C, fiber & hydration
Digestive Support: Lauki juice is used in Ayurveda for detox
Low-Calorie Food: Ideal for weight management diets
Kid-Friendly: Can be steamed, mashed, or stuffed
Market Favorite: High resale value due to its unique size and freshness
Avoid overwatering which can lead to root rot
Use neem cake in soil to prevent pests at the root zone
Harvest fruits before they harden to retain tenderness
Provide strong trellis or tie vines securely to avoid collapse
Always harvest with a sharp knife to avoid stem damage
Powdery Mildew: Spray diluted baking soda or neem solution
Fruit Fly: Use sticky traps or pheromone lures
Yellowing Leaves: Add potash-rich fertilizers
Poor Pollination: Hand pollinate early in the morning
Wilting Plants: Check for root borer; drench with neem oil
Lauki, Ghiya, Sorekai, Dudhi, Sorakaya, Churakka, Lau, Sorakai, Jhinga, Louka
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Tarun
Organic compost ke sath sow kiya, results superb the.
Ritika
1 week ke andar full germination mila — 90% seeds active.
Bhavesh
Taste bhi mild aur soft tha — sabko pasand aaya.
Sahil
Sow karne ke 60 days baad fruit cutting shuru kiya.
Naresh
Seeds ka size bhi acha tha aur packing strong thi.
Yogesh
Support stick lagana pada kyunki lauki heavy ho gayi thi!
Rajesh
Extra long lauki grow karke maza aa gaya — 3 feet tak gaye fruits!
Pooja
Seeds fresh mile, aur 2 din mein hi sprout ho gaye.
Manisha
Lambi lauki online dhundhna mushkil hota hai — lucky I found this.
Vishal
Daily watering se growth speed up ho gayi thi.