Tinda-Jaya

Jaya is a type of gourd, and is known as apple gourd or Praecitrullus fistulosus. The very tender and tasty fruit are flat round in shape and weight 3 to 4 ounces at harvest, and have a lighter color tna our other variety, Green Ball. Prolific vines grow 40 to 50 inches long and have hair on the stems and leaves. Flowering begins at 30 to 35 days and first harvest follows 15 to 20 days later. Prepared in India in a number of ways: cooked with curry or served with eggplant, peas, potatoes or other vegetables. Good source of Vitamin A. There are approximately 20 seeds/pkg. These seeds are Untreated, OP.

Latin Name: Praecitrullus fistulosus

Planting Guidance: Tinda Gourd prefers an organic-rich sandy loam and a very sunny position, and light or sandy soils where its roots can penetrate easily. The fruits are ready to harvest in 13 - 15 weeks from sowing, depending on temperature and growing conditions

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 10-15 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Tinda टिंडा

Marathi Name: dhemase ढेमसे,bimbi,kondvalli

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