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