{"id":73,"date":"2020-07-02T14:36:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/02\/complete-guide-to-grow-ridge-gourd\/"},"modified":"2020-07-02T14:36:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T14:36:00","slug":"complete-guide-to-grow-ridge-gourd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/complete-guide-to-grow-ridge-gourd\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0924\u0941\u0930\u0908 \u0909\u0917\u093e\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u092a\u0942\u0930\u0940 \u0917\u093e\u0907\u0921"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AUHVJOB9rKs\/Xv3kF6LJ-LI\/AAAAAAAACbo\/Xj4EvjQupmwRkmiFSVqspiZlKVYhMtOtgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-07-02%2Bat%2B19.09.01.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ridge gourds\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AUHVJOB9rKs\/Xv3kF6LJ-LI\/AAAAAAAACbo\/Xj4EvjQupmwRkmiFSVqspiZlKVYhMtOtgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-07-02%2Bat%2B19.09.01.jpeg\" title=\"ridge gourds\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>Ridge gourds<\/b> are nutritious vegetable plants that belong to the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cucurbitaceae\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u0915\u0941\u0915\u0941\u0930\u094d\u092c\u093f\u091f\u0947\u0938\u0940<\/a><\/b> family. Their fruit contains Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Carotene, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">They grow well in tropical to subtropical regions. Fruit of <b><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luffa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ridge gourd<\/a><\/b>&nbsp;can be used at a vegetable in the young stage as well as a loofah that can be used in bathrooms or kitchen in later growth stages of the fruit.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Just like other vegetable plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family you can grow <b>ridge gourd<\/b>&nbsp;directly from seeds in mid-June to August. These gourds could also be grown in February to March as early crops.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">They grow as a vine so you will need to provide support to the plants. You can construct a web-like structure with the help of jute ropes and wooden sticks around the plant to provide support.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">To grow this plant loamy to sandy loam soil is considered best. If you do not have sandy loam soil then you can mix 10% sand in the soil along with other potting mix ingredients.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">In this article, I will discuss the Complete Guide To Grow <b>\u0924\u094b\u0930\u0908<\/b>. If you are interested in growing this plant in your garden organically then take out 10 minutes from your day to day schedule and read the complete article with patience.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>\u092e\u094c\u0938\u092e<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">You can grow this plant from seeds twice in a year. The first growing season is from February to March as an early vegetable crop and second is in monsoon i.e. from Mid June to August as late-season vegetable crops.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>\u0917\u092e\u0932\u0947 \u0915\u093e \u091a\u092f\u0928<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">For germinating seeds, you can choose a germination tray or if it is not available then you can also grow it in small containers like paper cups or glasses by making drainage holes at the bottom.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">For transplanting your sprouted plants select a medium to large size container. A large container of 20-inch by 20-inch size will do good. Take care to have good drainage holes to remove excess water from the pot.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">If you can grow it in-ground soil directly without pot then it is the best way to grow this plant.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0924\u0930\u0940\u0915\u0947&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">You can either purchase small plants directly from the nearest plant nursery and transplant it in your pot or you can grow from seeds.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">How To Grow <b>\u0924\u094b\u0930\u0908<\/b>&nbsp;\u092c\u0940\u091c \u0938\u0947<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Growing these gourds from seeds is quite easy. Purchase a high-quality disease resistance seeds from an authorized seller. Check the label in the seed packet for sowing time. Only purchase the seeds if they are viable to be sown in the required time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Soak the seeds in water for 4 hours before sowing. In the meanwhile prepare potting mix with <b>40% cocopeat + 20% normal garden soil + 40% any organic compost. <\/b>Vermicompost is a good option. Mix the mixture thoroughly. After mixing pour them in each container selected for germination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>READ MORE<\/b>: <b><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/2020\/05\/indoor-plants.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>13 BEST INDOOR PLANTS TO MAKE YOUR HOME HEAVEN<\/u>&nbsp;<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/2020\/06\/hibiscus.html\/\" style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIBISCUS FLOWER<\/a>&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/2020\/06\/bitter-gourd.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HOW TO GROW BITTER GOURD<\/a><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<table align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FomFN5UqT2M\/Xv3mlIrVkiI\/AAAAAAAACcM\/wgirgC7k-JQRCRKMaquUQsJtkmYIbWkQACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-07-02%2Bat%2B19.18.24%2B%25281%2529.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ridge gourd from seed germination\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"604\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FomFN5UqT2M\/Xv3mlIrVkiI\/AAAAAAAACcM\/wgirgC7k-JQRCRKMaquUQsJtkmYIbWkQACLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-07-02%2Bat%2B19.18.24%2B%25281%2529.jpeg\" title=\"ridge gourd from seed germination\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\">Ridge gourd Seeds for germination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Sow one to two seeds in each container and cover it with a potting mix. Apply water gently, do not overwater, and place the container in the semi-shade area. Keep maintaining moisture in the container whenever you see top layer of soil becomes dry. In a week your seeds will germinate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Wait for nearly 25 days till your plant reaches at least 6 to 7 leafed stage for being ready to be transplanted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Preparation of Potting Mix<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">For transplantation prepare rooting mix with<b> 40% normal garden soil + 20% cocopeat + 40% any organic compost.<\/b> Mix the mixture thoroughly with hand and pour it in the larger container with good drainage holes.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>Transplanting<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Take out the plant carefully along with the soil without damaging the roots. Wash the soil attached to the roots with water carefully&nbsp; Dig a proper hole at the center with the help of a gardening tool to transplant the plant.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Place the plant at the center and cover the base with the potting mix and firmly apply pressure around the base with hand to fix it properly in the pot. In each pot, you can keep one to two plants.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Water your pot gently and place it in partially shades area for at least 10 days.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">After 10 days place your pot in direct sunlight.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>Sunlight Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Just like other cucurbits,&nbsp;<b>ridge gourd&nbsp;<\/b>also requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight. Not getting enough sunlight will result in stunted growth of the plant.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>Watering Frequency<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">In summer water your plant daily when the topsoil seems dry. Do not water your plants in afternoon or with hot water from the tank. Let the water cool in the tank before applying them in pots.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Take care to maintain proper drainage in the pot to prevent any root infections in the plant.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>Fertilizer Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">You can apply fertilizers after 45 days from transplantation in your pot. In the article, I am telling you the organic way so apply a handful of organic compost in the pot and mix it with the upper layer of the soil. Vermicompost or Kitchen waste compost is quite good.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">You can also apply a half tablespoon of bonemeal.&nbsp; After the first application of fertilizers apply the same amount in every 20 days.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>Blooming and Care<\/b><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/ridge-gourd-flower-yellow-flower-2734358\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ridge gourd flower\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"426\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_tFGl8yeqWQ\/Xv3eQ8EQkHI\/AAAAAAAACbM\/HnNuwhluggYB1DcSVOr3KbukwriqRhoxQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/ridge-gourd-flower-2734358_640.jpg\" title=\"ridge gourd flower\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>Ridge gourd&nbsp;<\/b>produces both male and female flowers separately on the same plant. Normally under natural conditions pollination occurs due to wind or pollinators like bees or butterflies. But in the case you notice flower drop then you can try hand pollination to get fruits.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">Take out healthy male flowers from the plant and remove all the petals from it and rub the male part i.e. stamen on the stigma of female flower gently. With one male flower, you can pollinate 3 to 4 female flowers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>VIEW THIS<\/b>: <b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=ridge+gourd+male+and+female+flowers&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk00B3Nn4GdQtfMUMsltdwOVsizoSMA:1593695407953&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=BCr3EhvB4QwI9M%252CRhisSZx-fP0L0M%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kSvZ54Py-qbq6ZvE2lZyo7FFTLIbQ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKgq-F0q7qAhVwwjgGHXSiA3kQ9QEwBHoECAQQHg&amp;biw=1366&amp;bih=608#imgrc=BCr3EhvB4QwI9M\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MALE AND FEMALE FLOWER OF RIDGE GOURD&nbsp;<\/a><\/u><\/b><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>Pest and Disease Management<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">If you are growing a high-quality disease-resistant variety of <b>ridge gourd<\/b> then there is very little chance of getting diseases or pest attacks. To avoid chances of getting fungal attacks avoid watering on the foliar parts of your plant like on leaves and stem.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">If you notice any infected parts then remove it immediately.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b>\u092b\u0938\u0932 \u0915\u0940 \u0915\u091f\u093e\u0908<\/b><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fTBvla7gKjg\/Xv3kf2VWgpI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/CApXJjRnJqUE2OcToxapPcqRHzPUYVG-QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/ridge-gourd-300926_640.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ridge gourd\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"422\" data-original-width=\"440\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fTBvla7gKjg\/Xv3kf2VWgpI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/CApXJjRnJqUE2OcToxapPcqRHzPUYVG-QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/ridge-gourd-300926_640.jpg\" title=\"ridge gourd\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">After 60 to 65 from germination, you will start noticing flowering in the plant. After pollination fruit formation will occur and it will take 8 to 12 days for fruits to be completely mature to be plucked from the plant.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ridge gourds are nutritious vegetable plants that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. Their fruit contains Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Carotene, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.They grow well in tropical to subtropical regions. 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