Total Number of seeds: 50
Long Melon Green Kakri Seeds 🌿🥒💚
Long Melon Green Kakri Seeds produce robust plants that yield long, thick green melons with attractive strips and spots on the outer skin. The fruits have a crisp, juicy texture and a mild, refreshing flavor, making them a perfect addition to summer salads or for eating fresh. This variety is known for its uniform size and high-quality flesh, making it ideal for home gardens and commercial cultivation.
About This Item 🌿
- Type of Seeds: Open Pollinated, Non-Hybrid, Non-GMO
- Germination Time: 5-7 days
- Hours of Sunlight: Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Where to Grow: Suitable for gardens, kitchen gardens, or large pots
- Growing Season: Best sown in spring and early summer
- Seeds Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch deep
- Ideal Climate: Warm and sunny weather
- Plant Habit: Vigorous vines with early fruiting
- Shape: Long and thick
- Color: Green with strips and spots
- Fruit Length: 10-14 inches
- Flesh Color: Crisp and juicy with a mild flavor
- Days to Maturity: 50-60 days
- Organic Fertilizer Requirement: Use balanced organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks
- Life Span: Annual plant (grows and produces fruits within one season)
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 25-35°C
- Harvesting Time: Ready to harvest in 50-60 days
- Maintenance Required: Low to moderate; requires regular watering and vine support
- Watering Frequency: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Grow Bag Size: Use a 15-18 inch grow bag for best results
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Growing Season in India 🇮🇳🌞
In India, Long Melon Green Kakri Seeds are best sown during the spring months of February to April. These plants thrive in warm climates and produce long, tender fruits that are perfect for refreshing summer snacks.
How to Grow in Pots 🪴
- Choose a Pot: Use a pot that is at least 15-18 inches wide and deep.
- Soil Preparation: Fill the pot with loose, well-draining soil mixed with compost.
- Sowing Depth: Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in the soil.
- Sunlight: Place the pot in a sunny spot that receives 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.
- Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Support: As the vines grow, use stakes or trellises to support the heavy branches.
- Harvesting: Harvest the fruits when they are firm, uniform, and reach 10-14 inches in length.
Seeds Sowing Method 🌾
- Preparation: Use loose, nutrient-rich soil for best results.
- Sowing: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and space them about 12-15 inches apart.
- Watering: Water gently to maintain even moisture.
- Germination: Seeds will sprout in 5-7 days under warm conditions.
- Transplanting: When seedlings have 4-5 true leaves, transplant them to their final growing location.
Plant Care Tips 🍀
- Sunlight: Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Soil: Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
- Fertilization: Apply balanced organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks.
- Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves to keep the plant healthy.
- Support and Spacing: Use stakes or trellises to support the heavy vines and maintain good spacing.
- Pest Control: Check for common pests like aphids and treat promptly.
- Disease Prevention: Ensure good airflow and avoid over-watering.
How to Fertilize Vegetable Plants Effectively
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
Special Features 🌟
Long Melon Green Kakri is known for its tender texture, high water content, and refreshing flavor, making it an ideal choice for summer snacks and hydrating dishes. The fruits are long, uniform, and attractive with distinctive stripes and spots on the skin.
Benefits/Uses 🍽️
Long Melon is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals like potassium. It is perfect for adding to salads, stir-fries, and juices due to its mild flavor and crunchy texture. Kakri is also known for its cooling properties, making it a great summer snack.
Precautions While Growing ⚠️
When growing Long Melon Green Kakri Seeds, ensure the soil is loose and well-draining to support proper root development. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Monitor for pests and diseases to keep the plants healthy.
Common Problems Affecting Plants and Solutions 🐛❗
Common issues include pests like aphids and diseases like powdery mildew. To prevent these problems, ensure good airflow and use organic pest control methods. Remove affected leaves to avoid disease spread.
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High germination rate waiting for the harvest