F1 White Short Snake Gourd is a vigorous climbing vegetable variety known for its uniform, short, straight fruits and soft edible flesh. The fruits have a pale-green to whitish skin and a mild taste, making them suitable for curries, stir-fries, soups, stuffed dishes, and traditional recipes.
The plant grows best in warm weather and requires a strong trellis, net, or pergola for support. Regular harvesting while the fruits are young helps maintain tenderness and encourages continuous production.
Growing Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Vegetable Seeds |
| Common Name | White Snake Gourd, Chichinda, Padwal |
| Botanical Name | Trichosanthes cucumerina |
| Variety Type | F1 Hybrid |
| Fruit Colour | Pale Green to Whitish Green |
| Fruit Shape | Short, Straight and Cylindrical |
| Fruit Length | Approximately 25–40 cm |
| Germination Temperature | 22–35°C |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sowing |
| Sowing Depth | 1–1.5 Inches |
| Plant Spacing | 24–36 Inches |
| Row Spacing | 48–72 Inches |
| Sunlight | Full Sun, 6–8 Hours Daily |
| Watering | Regular; Keep Soil Moist but Not Waterlogged |
| Soil | Fertile, Loose and Well-Drained Soil |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 Days |
| First Harvest | Approximately 60–75 Days After Sowing |
| Support Required | Trellis, Net or Pergola |
Key Features
- Smooth, attractive pale-green fruits
- Short, straight and uniform shape
- Tender flesh with mild flavour
- High-yielding F1 hybrid variety
- Vigorous climbing growth
- Continuous fruit production
- Suitable for home and commercial cultivation
Best Season
North India: February–April and June–July
South India: Can be grown through most of the year under favourable conditions
Suitable For
Kitchen gardens, terrace gardens, grow bags, trellis systems, open fields, polyhouses, and commercial snake gourd cultivation.



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