Tinda (ٹِنڈا) produce round, tender gourds with smooth green skin and mild flavor. This open-pollinated variety thrives in warm weather, grows well in pots or garden beds, and prefers full sunlight. A great choice for home gardening and fresh cooking.

🪴 Growing Guide

1. Sowing:
   1. Setup: Use a seed-starting tray or small pots with seed-starting mix.
   2. Sow: Place seeds on the surface, press lightly, space 1 inch apart.
   3. Transplant: Move seedlings to separate pots when they have 2-3 true leaves.
2. Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water gently to avoid disturbing seeds.
3. Fertilization:
   1. Seedlings: NPK 20-20-20 every 7–10 days (1 tsp per 1L water)
   2. Fruiting: Switch to NPK 5-15-45 when flowers appear
4. Sunlight: Provide as much direct sunlight as possible for optimal growth.
5. Pests: Use neem oil for pest control when pests are detected.

Additional Information:

• Other Names: Tinda, Round Gourd, Apple gourd, Indian Baby Pumpkin, ٹینڈا, Tinda.
• Care Tips ⚠️: Wear gloves and a mask while handling fertilizers or neem oil.