Lipika Long Melon Seeds (तर ककड़ी)
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Variety | - |
| Physical Appearance | Long melon seeds are typically greyish white, hard-shelled, and have a soft white inner kernel. 6.60 mm to 8.61 mm in length, 3.10 mm to 4.21 mm in width, and 0.65 mm to 1 mm in thickness. |
| Foliage Type | Stems are round or ridged and covered in long, white hairs. |
| Growing Condition | Long melon can be grown in loam and sandy loam soils having a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8 and well-drained soil. Overhead wire fixed 8-10 feet above the ground; twine of each plant is tied to the horizontal overhead wires. |
| Germination Rate | - |
| Taste | Grassy flavour |
| Appearance | Color: Light green Shape: Long and slender, sometimes curled Skin: Smooth or wrinkled, and sometimes covered with soft hair Size: Can be 22 cm long and 7.8 cm in girth, weighing 90–100 g Center: Hollow Ribs: Sometimes ribbed |
| Tolerance | Heat: Thrive in warm temperatures (70°F to 90°F or 21°C to 32°C). Cold: Sensitive to frost; best planted after the last frost date. Pests: Vulnerable to pests like cucumber beetles and aphids; regular monitoring is important. Diseases: Can be susceptible to powdery mildew and downy mildew; good air circulation helps prevent these issues. |
| Use Case | Balcony or Terrace & garden |
| Growth Requirements | Soil: Use well-composted soil with at least two to three drainage holes at the bottom of the container. Sunlight: Place the container in full sunlight. Watering: Water the seeds daily. Planting: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep. Spacing: Space seedlings 100 cm by 100 cm. |
| Best Optimum Month/Season | March and April |
| Maturity Days | 70-75 days |
| Number of Seeds | - |
| Quantity/Weight | 0 to 10 grams per packet (varies) |