Experience authentic South Asian flavor with heirloom Tinda—round, apple-shaped gourds prized for their tender texture and mild, slightly sweet taste.
Grow a Desi Classic in Your Garden!
Tinda, also known as Apple Gourd or Indian Round Gourd, is a traditional heirloom variety celebrated for its compact, bushy vines and abundant yields. Each vine produces 5–7 cm diameter globes with smooth, light-green skin and creamy white flesh. Perfect for curries, stir-fries, dals, and refreshing summer stews.
Well adapted to Pakistan’s warm climate, Tinda thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, maturing in just 50–60 days for multiple harvests throughout the season.
Product Features:
Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
Plant Habit: Bushy, compact (~50–60 cm spread)
Germination Rate: 80–90%
Germination Time: 7–10 days
Fruit Size: 5–7 cm diameter; round, apple shape
Harvest Window: 50–60 days from sowing
Best For: Raised beds, garden rows, container culture
Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
Sowing Season: March to June
Transplanting: 2–3 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 2–3 true leaves
Temperature Range: 24 °C – 35 °C (warm, humid conditions preferred)
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ 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
Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants in rows 75 cm apart