RIDGE GOURD

Oncrop Product Highlights

• Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)

• Variety: Ridge Gourd / Turai / Tori (Luffa acutangula)

• Tender & Fibrous Fruit: Produces long, dark-green, sharply ridged gourds with tender, spongy flesh and a delicate, mildly sweet taste. Perfect for light curries, traditional Indian turai ki sabzi, dal mixes, and stir-fries.

• Versatile & Productive Choice: High-yielding climber ideally suited for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth), raised beds, and vertical trellis setups.

• Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Technical Specifications

Planting & Care Instructions

1. Soil Preparation: Requires light, well-draining sandy-loam soil rich in organic matter. Potting mix: equal parts fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost or vermicompost. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

2. Sowing: Sow seeds directly into final grow bags or garden beds 1 to 1.5 cm ($\frac{1}{2}$ inch) deep. Soak seeds in water for 12 hours prior to sowing to speed up germination.

3. Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit setting stages. Avoid waterlogging around the stem base.

4. Spacing & Care: Space plants 1.5 to 2 feet (45–60 cm) apart and provide strong vertical support (a net, bamboo trellis, or balcony railing) for vines to climb. Feed every 2 weeks with organic liquid fertilizer or vermicompost once flowering begins. Spray neem oil solution to protect against fruit flies and powdery mildew.

Why Choose Oncrop Ridge Gourd?

• Light & Healthy Harvest: Yields fresh, low-calorie, nutrient-rich gourds straight from your balcony or terrace.

• Vertical Space Saver: Vigorous climber that maximizes vertical growing area, making it ideal for compact urban gardens.

• Prolific & Continuous Yields: Produces steady, long-lasting harvests throughout warm summer and rainy seasons.