Snake gourd-Serpent

Serpent is a type of Trichosanthes cucumerina, or Snakegourd. Vigorous vines that produce fruit in 45-50 days. The uniform gourds produced are white and medium in length and weigh between 12 oz to 1 pound each. 

Latin Name: Trichosanthes cucumerina

Planting Guidance: Snakegourd prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. Scarification and 24 hour soaking is recommended for seed germination. It is best to start these seeds indoors 4-6 week prior to last frost

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 10-15 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Hybrid

Hindi Name: Chachinda

Marathi Name: Padval

Gujrati Name: Padavali પંડોળું

Kannada Name: paDavalakaayi ಪಡವಲಕಾಯಿ

Telugu Name: Lingapotla, Potla

Tamil Name: Pudal

Bengali Name: Chichinga

Malayalam Name: Padavalanga