Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Sponge Gourd
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Quantity
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20 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Sponge Gourd Seeds? — Crop Overview
Sponge Gourd (బీరకాయ | तोरई | பீர்க்கங்காய்) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its tender, edible fruits and mature fibrous sponge. This dual-purpose crop is widely used in Indian kitchens and also for natural loofah production. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, it thrives in hot climates and is ideal for both home gardens and commercial farming. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Sponge Gourd — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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2–5 kg per plant / 80–120 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for warm regions in AP/Telangana
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Nutrition
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Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals
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Income
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Dual-use: tender fruits for vegetables + mature fruits for loofah
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting vine — improves soil aeration
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Nutritional Value of Sponge Gourd
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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0.6 g
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Dietary Fiber
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1.2 g
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Iron
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0.4 mg
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Vitamin C
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12 mg
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Calories
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20 kcal
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How to Grow Sponge Gourd Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained sandy loam soil, pH 6–7.5, ploughed to 20–25 cm
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / pit method / container with trellis
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Seed Rate
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1.5–2 kg per acre / 2–3 seeds per pot
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Spacing
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150 × 200 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — regular watering required
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + FYM preferred
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Pest Watch
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Fruit flies, aphids — neem oil spray & traps
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Harvest
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55–70 days — harvest when fruits are tender and green
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Sowing Calendar for Sponge Gourd — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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August–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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December–February
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Summer
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All South India
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February–March
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April–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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55–70 days after sow
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Sponge Gourd — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Luffa cylindrica
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Telugu Name
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బీరకాయ
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Hindi Name
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तोरई
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Tamil Name
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பீர்க்கங்காய்
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Crop Type
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Vegetable / Dual-use
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Sowing Season
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Kharif, Rabi, Summer
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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55–70 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Sponge Gourd Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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బీరకాయ (Beerakaya)
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Tamil Nadu
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பீர்க்கங்காய் (Peerkangai)
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Karnataka
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ಹೀರೆಕಾಯಿ (Heerekai)
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Maharashtra
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दोडका (Dodka)
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Gujarat
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તુરીયા (Turiya)
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North India
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तोरई (Torai)
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West Bengal
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ঝিঙে (Jhinge)
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Odisha
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ଝିଙ୍ଗା (Jhinga)
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Kerala
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പീച്ചിങ്ങ (Peachinga)
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Why Buy Sponge Gourd Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Sponge Gourd Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Sponge Gourd in Telugu?
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బీరకాయ (Beerakaya)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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June–August (Kharif) and February–March (Summer)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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