{"product_id":"ridge-gourd-desi-tori-op-seeds-summer","title":"Ridge Gourd Seeds – Desi Tori (OP Seeds) | SUMMER کالی توری","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRidge Gourd Desi Tori (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuffa acutangula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a traditional summer vegetable belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is valued for its tender, green, ridged fruits, vigorous climbing habit and suitability for warm climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds approximately 2–3 cm deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Provide full sunlight and a strong vertical trellis to support the growing vines. Maintain consistent soil moisture and harvest fruits while young and tender for the best eating quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Luffa acutangula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ridge Gourd \/ Desi Tori \/ Turai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Desi, Open Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elongated with prominent longitudinal ridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender when harvested young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous annual climbing vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vines commonly extend 3–5 metres or more with suitable support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer and monsoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–80 days after sowing, depending on conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-pollinated seeds, climbing growth, edible tender fruits and repeated harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Grow Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-20 F Grow Bag – 20 × 16 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 1 plant with a strong vertical trellis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-24 F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 1 plant, recommended for vigorous vine growth and root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-28 F Grow Bag – 28 × 18 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – 1–2 plants with proper spacing, regular feeding and a strong trellis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Desi Tori is a vigorous climber. Provide a strong trellis, net or overhead support to keep vines healthy, improve airflow and allow fruits to hang freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Soil \/ Potting Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Bhalu Mitti \/ Garden Soil + 30% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e + 20% Cocopeat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a loose, fertile, well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter. Avoid compacted soil and waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct sowing recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Germination Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–90 cm in open-ground cultivation, with adequate room for vines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds per Spot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow 2 seeds and retain the strongest healthy seedling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid unnecessary root disturbance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor grow bag cultivation, sow directly in the final grow bag whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight \u0026amp; Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, preferably 6–8 hours daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development. Maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring extremely hot weather, monitor grow bags daily because the growing medium may dry quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Harvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60–80 days after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, ridged and cylindrical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender and suitable for cooking when harvested young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous climbing vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every 2–4 days during active production, depending on fruit development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest fruits before they become oversized, hard or fibrous. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the soil before sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, supplement with vermicompost or a suitable balanced vegetable fertilizer when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain adequate nutrients during flowering and fruiting. Avoid excessive nitrogen feeding, which may encourage unnecessary leafy growth at the expense of fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Summer Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall a strong trellis early in the growing period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent watering during flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure good drainage during monsoon rains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid overcrowding the vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor for aphids, whiteflies, fruit flies and powdery mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourage pollinator activity for successful fruit setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest tender fruits regularly to maintain production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen Garden \u0026amp; Culinary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh homegrown summer vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Pakistani Tori Curry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTori cooked with onions and tomatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed vegetable dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome kitchen gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooftop vegetable gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical gardening on trellises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS grow bag cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Grow Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GardeningwithJavedIqbal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardening with Javed Iqbal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Green Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47419036958977,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/6266\/6497\/files\/RidgeGourd_DesiTori_OPSeeds__GREENGARDENS_1.png?v=1792659286","url":"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/ridge-gourd-desi-tori-op-seeds-summer","provider":"Green Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}