{"product_id":"tinda-seeds-praecitrullus-fistulosus-indian-round-gourd-apple-gourd-for-home-garden","title":"Tinda Seeds (Praecitrullus fistulosus) – Indian Round Gourd \/ Apple Gourd for Home Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eTinda (Praecitrullus fistulosus), also known as Indian round gourd, apple gourd or round melon, is a traditional South Asian vegetable producing small, round, light green fruits with soft, tender flesh and a mild flavour. The fast-growing vines thrive in warm, sunny conditions and can trail along the ground or climb a trellis, making them suitable for garden beds, raised beds and large containers. Young tinda is a favourite in curries, stir-fries, sabzis and mixed vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, light green, 2–3 in (5–8 cm) across when harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24 in (45–60 cm); rows 3–4 ft apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ in (12 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with a trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow after the last frost once the soil is warm, at least 70°F (21°C), either directly in the garden or in seedling trays. Plant seeds about ½ inch deep and keep the soil moist; seedlings usually appear in about a week. Space plants 18–24 inches apart, with rows 3–4 feet apart, and provide a trellis if you want the vines to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained, loamy or sandy-loam soil enriched with compost. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Tinda is a warm-season crop, so avoid planting in cold weather, when growth slows or stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick fruits while they are small and tender, about 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) across, for the best flavour and texture. Frequent picking encourages the vines to keep producing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45510071582903,"sku":"SPA-DEC8-17","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/freepik__cinematic-closeup-of-a-young-round-gourd-tinda-gro__23311.png?v=1765276806","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/tinda-seeds-praecitrullus-fistulosus-indian-round-gourd-apple-gourd-for-home-garden","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}