Ridge Gourd Jaipur Long is a high-yielding and fast growing Variety. This variety specially selected for Indian climates, these seeds ensure strong germination, healthy vines, and heavy fruiting when provided with sunlight, support, and love. Here’s a simple, complete guide for you:
Best Time to Plant
Ideal Seasons:
February to April (Summer sowing)
June to July (Monsoon sowing)
September to October (Early winter sowing in warm regions)
Ridge gourd loves warm and humid weather!
Container
Depth: Minimum 12–14 inches deep.
Width: Wide pots or large grow bags are better for root spread.
Support: Place near a wall, railing, or prepare a trellis/net for vines to climb.
Soil Preparation
Ridge gourd needs loose, fertile, and well-draining soil.
Ideal soil mix:
40% garden soil
40% compost or well-rotted cow dung
20% cocopeat or river sand
➡️ Mix in a handful of bone meal or organic manure for extra strength.
Sowing the Seeds
Direct sowing is best — no need to start in seed trays.
Soak the seeds in water for 6–8 hours before sowing (optional but speeds up germination).
Sow seeds 1 inch deep into the soil.
Spacing:
1–2 seeds per container (if big enough) or 2–3 feet apart if planting multiple.Germination: Happens in 6–10 days.
Sunlight
Ridge gourd needs full sun — minimum 6–8 hours daily.
More sunlight = more flowers and fruits!
Watering
Water deeply after sowing.
Then, water 2–3 times a week — keep the soil moist but not soggy.
In peak summer, you might need daily watering.
Supporting the Plant
As the vines grow, train them on a trellis, net, or poles.
Ridge gourd vines can grow 10–15 feet long!
Fertilizing
Feed organic compost or liquid fertilizer every 15–20 days.
Flowering stage: Add potassium-rich fertilizer
Avoid too much nitrogen later — it will give more leaves, fewer fruits!
Pest and Disease Management
Common pests: Aphids, whiteflies, fruit flies.
Spray neem oil (5 ml neem oil + 1 liter water) weekly as a preventive.
Remove yellowing leaves and inspect vines regularly.
Harvesting
Ridge gourds are ready to harvest in 55–70 days.
Harvest when the fruits are tender — about 10–18 inches long (depending on variety).
Don’t let them become too mature — otherwise they become hard and fibrous.
Pick every 2–3 days once harvest starts to encourage more fruits!