The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by Fremont LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sales.
Trichosanthes cucumerica (Cucumber family) Naga is an excellent variety, very prolific, dark green fruit with white stripes 7-12 inches long. Fruit maturity is 55 days, resistance to insects. [1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Best Time To Plant Your Seedlings
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Soil Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | Above 65ยบ F | Well drained, organic rich soil | Keep moist |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Row Spacing | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 12 inches | 4 to 6 feet | 55 days |
- Additional information: Snake gourd seeds are considered difficult to germinate. We recommend filing the sides of the seed coat with a nail file and soaking the seed in warm water overnight before sowing 1/2 in deep. [2]
- Growing information: Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4' tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. Snake gourd flowers during daylight hours. May need hand pollination to set fruit. [2]
- Harvesting instructions: Harvest young tender fruit before it matures to retain its tenderness. [2]
Common Pests and Diseases
- Pests: Spotted and striped cucumber beetles, bacterial wilt disease, fruit flies [3]
- Disease: Powdery and downy mildew, rusts, rots, watermelon mosaic virus, bacterial wilts [3]
Useful Resources
- https://www.seedsofindia.com/shop/search/snake%20gourd
- https://www.caribbeangardenseed.com/products/snake-gourd-seeds-oriental-vegetable-buag-ngu-or-naga-green-and-white-striped-fruit-grows-12-long
- https://harvesttotable.com/how-to-grow-bitter-melon/
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