Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Tinda Indian Round 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 Tinda Indian Round Gourd Seeds? — Crop Overview
Tinda Indian Round Gourd (గుండ్రని దోసకాయ / టిండా | टिंडा | திண்டா காய்) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its small, round, tender edible fruits. Widely used in Indian cooking, it is valued for its mild taste and quick-growing nature. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, this crop is ideal for both kitchen gardens and commercial vegetable farming. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Tinda Indian Round 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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2–4 kg per plant / 80–100 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for summer farming 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: fresh vegetables for market + home consumption
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting vine — improves soil aeration
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Nutritional Value of Tinda Indian Round 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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1.5 g
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Iron
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0.4 mg
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Vitamin C
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10 mg
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Calories
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20 kcal
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How to Grow Tinda Indian Round 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 / ridge & furrow / container
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Seed Rate
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1–1.5 kg per acre / 2–3 seeds per pot
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Spacing
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120 × 150 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — regular watering needed
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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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50–65 days — harvest when fruits are tender and green
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Sowing Calendar for Tinda Indian Round 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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50–65 days after sow
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Tinda Indian Round Gourd — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Praecitrullus fistulosus
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Telugu Name
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గుండ్రని దోసకాయ / టిండా
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Hindi Name
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टिंडा
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Tamil Name
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திண்டா காய்
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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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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50–65 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 Tinda Indian Round 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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టిండా / గుండ్రని దోసకాయ (Tinda / Round Dosakaya)
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Tamil Nadu
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திண்டா காய் (Tinda Kai)
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Karnataka
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ಟಿಂಡಾ ಕಾಯಿ (Tinda Kai)
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Maharashtra
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टिंडा (Tinda)
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Gujarat
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ટિંડા (Tinda)
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North India
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टिंडा (Tinda)
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West Bengal
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টিন্ডা (Tinda)
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Odisha
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ଟିଣ୍ଡା (Tinda)
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Kerala
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ടിണ്ട (Tinda)
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Why Buy Tinda Indian Round 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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Frequently Asked Questions — Tinda Indian Round Gourd Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Tinda in Telugu?
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టిండా / గుండ్రని దోసకాయ (Tinda / Gundrani Dosakaya)
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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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February–March (Summer) and June–August (Kharif)
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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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