Indian Long Snake Gourd · Heirloom · Organically Grown · Non-GMO · Origin: South India
Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Trichosanthes cucumerina
- Origin: India
- Type: Indian Long Snake Gourd
- Fruit: Very long, slender green gourds
- Plant Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
- Season: Warm-season / heat-loving
- Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
- Support: Strong or overhead trellis recommended
- Harvest: Pick young and tender for best culinary quality
International & Regional Names
- Snake Gourd (English)
- Pudalangai (Tamil)
- Potlakaya (Telugu)
- Padavalanga (Malayalam)
- Padavalkayi (Kannada)
Why Grow Indian Long Snake Gourd?
- Impressively long, slender fruits prized across South India and Asia
- Vigorous producer in warm summer heat
- Excellent for trellises, arches, fences, and overhead supports
- Mild flavor pairs beautifully with lentils, coconut, and spices
Culinary & Traditional Uses
- South Indian curries and sambar
- Poriyal and kootu
- Stir-fries and traditional Indian dishes
- Best cooked while young, tender, and green
How to Grow
- Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination
- Sow seeds ½–1 inch deep in warm, well-draining soil
- Plant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed
- Provide a strong trellis or overhead support — vertical hanging helps fruits grow longer and straighter
- Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production
- Harvest when fruits are young, green, and tender
What NOT To Do
- Do not plant before soil has warmed — cold soil inhibits germination
- Do not allow fruits to over-mature on the vine — they become fibrous and bitter
- Do not skip sturdy support — vines and long fruits require strong overhead structure
Seed Quality Promise
- Carefully packed in small batches at Inherited Seeds
- Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Seeds are intended for planting.
Perfect For
- South Indian and Indian home cooks and gardeners
- Heirloom and cultural variety enthusiasts
- Trellis, arch, and overhead garden setups
- Anyone seeking authentic regional gourd varieties