{"product_id":"bottle-gourd-seeds","title":"Bottle Gourd Seeds (Lauki \/ Ghiya)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;color:rgba(26,26,20,0.75);margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eFast-growing, high-yielding vine producing tender, light-green gourds prized in Indian kitchens for curries, halwa, and juice. Easy to grow with a trellis and thrives in the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e8e0d0;margin:12px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle;color:#4a6a3a;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;width:45%\"\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e~20 Seeds \/ 4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle;color:#4a6a3a;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;width:45%\"\u003eSeed type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle\"\u003eNon-GMO · Open Pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle;color:#4a6a3a;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;width:45%\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e7 To 10 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle;color:#4a6a3a;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;width:45%\"\u003eSowing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle;color:#4a6a3a;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;width:45%\"\u003eDays to harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e0d0;font-size:13px;vertical-align:middle\"\u003e60 To 70 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(26,26,20,0.65);margin:12px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e One sealed packet of Bottle Gourd Seeds seeds, Non-GMO and Open Pollinated. Ships across India and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:20px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--warm-grey);margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eMore from our seed range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/indian-kitchen-garden-combo\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Indian Kitchen Garden Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/summer-gourd-veggie-combo\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Summer Gourd \u0026amp; Veggie Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pumpkin-seeds\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:var(--parchment);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:7px 14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:0.04em;text-decoration:none;transition:all 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background='var(--bone)';this.style.borderColor='var(--forest-light)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='var(--parchment)';this.style.borderColor='var(--border)'\"\u003e→ Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:var(--font-serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:var(--forest);margin:0 0 12px;letter-spacing:0.02em\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan bottle gourd be grown in pots?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eYes — use a large pot or grow bag (18 inches+) with a trellis or vertical support, since bottle gourd is a vigorous climbing vine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I sow bottle gourd seeds in India?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eSow directly into warm soil from February–March (summer crop) or June–July (monsoon crop). Avoid sowing in cold weather.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long do bottle gourd seeds take to germinate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eGermination takes 7–10 days. Soaking seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing improves and speeds up germination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow often should I harvest bottle gourd?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eHarvest young, tender gourds every 2–3 days once vines start fruiting — typically 60–70 days after sowing. Older fruits turn fibrous and bitter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sc-faq-q\" onclick=\"var b=this.nextElementSibling;var arr=this.querySelector('.sc-faq-arr');b.classList.toggle('open');arr.style.transform=b.classList.contains('open')?'rotate(180deg)':''\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes bottle gourd need a trellis?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-faq-arr\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-faq-a\"\u003eA trellis or support structure is strongly recommended. 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