Loki Seeds (Bottle Gourd Long) F1, Hybrid لوکی

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Loki (لوکی) or Bottle Gourd Long F1 Hybrid is a high-yielding, early-maturing hybrid variety known for producing long, tender, and light-green fruits with excellent taste and texture.

This variety is ideal for home gardens and commercial farming due to its vigorous vine growth, continuous fruiting, and disease resistance. The fruits are cylindrical, smooth-skinned, and perfect for desi dishes, soups, and juices.

Bottle gourd is also prized for its cooling, digestive, and heart-friendly properties, making it a staple in Pakistani summer cuisine.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter. Avoid waterlogged areas.

2. Sowing Time:
Best sown from February to August in warm regions of Pakistan.

3. Sowing Method:

• Sow seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep directly in the ground or in pots.

• Space plants 2–3 feet apart in rows about 6 feet apart.

• Train vines on a trellis or support for straighter fruits and better yield.

4. Watering:
Keep soil moist but not soggy. Regular watering is important, especially during flowering and fruiting.

5. Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).

6. Germination Time:
Seeds germinate in 6–10 days under warm conditions.

7. Harvesting:
Fruits are ready to harvest in 55–65 days after sowing, when young and tender (about 25–35 cm long). Harvest regularly to encourage more fruiting.

Features & Benefits:

• F1 Hybrid: High yield and uniform fruit size

• Early maturing and disease-resistant

• Suitable for kitchen gardens and commercial farming

• Nutritious and low in calories