Heirloom Round Green Gourd (Ghiyya Kadu) Seeds

Experience the fresh, mild flavor of heirloom Ghiyya Kadu—round, bottle-shaped gourds prized for their tender flesh, cooling properties, and versatility in desi cuisine.

Grow a Traditional Favorite in Your Garden!

Ghiyya Kadu is a beloved South Asian heirloom bottle gourd variety featuring stout, spherical fruits with smooth, light-green skin. Vigorous vines yield 15–20 cm diameter gourds with creamy white, non‐fibrous flesh—perfect for curries, stews, soups, and refreshing summer drinks like lassi or sherbet.

Well adapted to Pakistan’s warm, humid growing season, these climbers thrive on trellises or supports, maturing in 60–75 days for continuous harvests.

Product Features:

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

• Vine Habit: Vigorous climber (2–3 m tendrils)

• Germination Rate: 80–90%

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Fruit Size: 15–20 cm diameter; round, bottle shape

• Harvest Window: 60–75 days from transplant

• Best For: Trellises, poles, vertical gardens, arbors

• Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch

Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Nursery): March to May

• Transplanting: 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves

• Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid conditions preferred)

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Watering: Regular, moderate watering—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0

• Support: Provide sturdy trellis or pole for vines to climb

Why Grow Ghiyya Kadu?

• Traditional desi gourd integral to curries, stews & refreshing beverages

• Cooling & hydrating—excellent for hot climates and summer diets

• High yield on vertical vines saves ground space

• Early‐maturing—harvest tender gourds in just 60 days

• Connects you to heirloom culinary heritage and home gardening