When is the best time to plant snake gourd seeds?

Snake gourd seed planting time

Snake gourd is an annual plant. Generally, it will germinate 3 days after sowing the seeds. Its growth cycle is about 4 months. Generally, snake gourd seeds are suitable for planting in spring because the temperature in spring is relatively stable, which is suitable for its growth.

How to plant snake gourd seeds

1. Generally, you need to select seeds before planting snake gourd. It is best to use seeds with fuller and healthier grains.

2. After choosing the seeds, soak the snake gourd seeds in warm water for 12 hours, which can help improve its survival rate.

3. The soil for planting snake gourd must be well-drained so as to avoid water accumulation at its roots.

Snake Gourd Seed Collection

The flowering period of snake gourd is generally in August, and the time to collect its seeds is around October in autumn. Generally, you can get the seeds by cutting it open.

Snake gourd seeds

Snake gourd seeds are generally hard, round or oval in shape, with a rough surface and yellowish brown or tan in color.