Bottle Gourd Farming Tips: Cultivate these varieties of gourd, you will soon become rich

Bottle Gourd Farming Tips: Farmers like to grow vegetables in the summer following the Kharif season, according to agricultural expert Shashi Bhushan Shashi of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bhojpur. It may be more lucrative to grow gourds as vegetables. Care must be used while choosing seeds for this. The finest variety for growing gourds is Pusa Naveen. It yields between 100 and 120 quintals of gourds per acre when grown. The farmer also makes a lot of money from this.

This is how to sow a gourd

Gourds should be planted in a big grow bag or a 14-inch pot for optimal development. Fill the container with high-quality potting mix before planting the seeds. The seeds should then be sown in the container. Place the seed-sowing container in a bright, open area. Make the potting mixture by mixing equal parts vermicompost and coco peat. Additionally, cover the plant with a thick layer of well-rotted manure and coconut peat in equal amounts. Do this two or three times during the growth season. Take extra care of the soil’s moisture content while growing gourd plants. Soak the seeds for 12 to 24 hours in warm water before planting. Plant the seeds in rows, leaving enough space between each plant to allow for enough air and sunshine. Regularly water the gourd.

The best gourd variety is Pusa Naveen

According to the agricultural expert, gourd seeds may be planted all year round. A very basic approach may be used for this. The best time of year to grow gourds is said to be after the end of winter. You may buy gourd seeds online or in person. You will earn a substantial revenue from the cultivation of the Pusa Naveen species of gourd. The market has a very strong demand for it. One acre of the Pusa Naveen kind of gourd may produce between 100 and 120 quintals. Cultivating it might yield up to 2 lakh rupees per acre. The Pusa Naveen gourd type has antimicrobial properties. It turns out to be highly lucrative to grow.