Kara Bottle Gourd Squash Seeds

A Landrace dryland variety. (Babylonian Talmud) Rashi described one of Kara Bottle Gourd features: "Kara and Rubia Krati and Silka and Tamari” According to Rashi, eating a Kara is a blessing because they are fast growing.

 

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SQ216
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Species Squash
Scientific Name Lagenaria siceraria
Germination Period 4-10 days
Days till maturity 70
Sowing Depth 1 cm
Sowing Intervals 1 m
Sowing Months March, April, May, June, July, August
Sowing Instructions

Sow directly in the ground or make transplants and move them out once spring arrives, when the soil has warmed. Prepare hills 40cm in diameter separated by two meters in any direction, and sow 4-6 seeds per hill the seeds will germinate in 5-10 days.

Recommended instructions:

sowing:

  • Select a full sunny sowing area
  • Plan the number of seeds according to 1 m² depending on the size of the area/vessel
  • Number of seeds per square meter: 3-2
  • Sowing depth is twice the size of the seed, 1-0.5 cm deep
  • Keep soil moist until germination. (Not too wet)
  • Watering once a day to once every three days (depending on the season)
  • It is recommended to use compost and organic nutrients and microbes.

You can find more information on the website, good luck!

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