Experience the authentic taste of heirloom Loki bottle gourd—long, pale-green fruits with tender, mild-flavored flesh perfect for curries, stews, and herbal tonics.
Grow a Versatile Vine Vegetable in Your Garden!
Heirloom Loki is a classic bottle gourd variety celebrated across South Asia for its vigorous climbing vines and abundant yields. These vines produce straight 30–60 cm gourds with smooth, light-green skin and creamy white flesh. Ideal for stir-fries, bharwa (stuffed) dishes, soups, or slicing thin for salads.
Well suited to Pakistan’s warm, humid growing season, Loki thrives on trellises or poles, maturing in 60–75 days for a continuous harvest.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Vine Habit: Vigorous climber (~3–4 m tendrils)
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–10 days
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Fruit Size: 30–60 cm long; light-green, smooth skin
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Harvest Window: 60–75 days from transplant
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Best For: Trellises, poles, arbors, vertical gardens
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Nursery): March to May
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Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid conditions ideal)
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Watering: Regular, moderate watering—keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Support: Provide sturdy trellis or pole for vines to climb
Why Grow Loki Bottle Gourd?
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Traditional desi vegetable with mild flavor and tender texture
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High in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and hydration
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Vertical vines save space and beautify the garden
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Continuous harvest—pick gourds regularly for best quality
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Connects you to heirloom farming traditions
