Common Name	Churakka, Bottle gourd, lauki, doodhi, and ghiya
No. of Seed	12
Flower Colour	White
Bloom Time	Summer
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Weeding can be done by hoeing as and when necessary
Fruit rot during the rainy season can be checked by training the plants over the bamboo stick or dried branches

The bottle gourd is a vigorous, annual, running or climbing vine with large leaves and a lush appearance
It grows fast and may begin to flower only 2 months after seeding
The vine is branched and climbs by means of tendrils along the stem
Choose a location that is sunny and has good drainage
Place an inch of composted manure on top of the bed and work it into the soil
Plant seeds 2 feet apart from each other in rows 5 feet apart
If you are not next to a fence install a trellis or arbour immediately after planting, so you do not disturb growing roots
Water the soil completely immediately after planting

Sunlight	Full sun
Watering	Medium. Irrigate the field before dibbling the seeds and thereafter once a week.
Soil	Sandy loamy soils rich in organic matter with good drainage and pH ranges from 6.5 to 7.5 is suited for bottle gourd cultivation.
Temperature	This crop requires a moderately warm temperature.24 to 27 degrees C
Fertilizer	Apply a side dressing of 3 lbs. of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet of the garden when the vines start to run. Water the fertilizer into the ground well.
Harvest Season	Fruits are harvested at the tender stage and before 100 % maturity.

Hy Neelan Churaka Seeds | Bottle Gourd Seeds