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Growing Round Gourd (Tinda) Seeds: Before planting tinda seeds, be sure to choose a location where the soil drains well. If the location tends to accumulate standing water, sand can be added to make the soil drier and more stable. Planting: Tinda gourds grow best in tropical or sub-tropical climates with long, warm growing seasons where the seeds can be planted in January or February. If you live in a colder climate, you can start the seeds indoors in peat pots, then transplant them outdoors after the final frost. The most important thing to remember is that the soil temperature needs to be from 86-90 degrees Fahrenheit for the seeds to germinate. Always soak tinda seeds overnight before planting. For best results, the tinda seeds should be planted in small mounds of dirt that are spaced four to six feet apart, with each mound measuring about three feet tall and one foot in diameter. These mounds will provide extra water drainage so that the seeds won't get waterlogged. Row Planting: If you're planting tinda seeds in rows, you'll want to space them at least twelve inches apart. Drop one or two seeds in each mound of earth, at a depth of about an inch. Once the tinda gourds start growing, you'll need to thin them out so that they're spaced about three feet apart. Otherwise, they may not get enough light and air. Vertical Trellis Planting: Tinda gourds can also be trained to climb vertically up a trellis, fence, or garden support. Vertical growing not only saves ground space, it can also provide tinda gourds with more exposure to sunlight and air. For best results, use a strong, sturdy trellis or fence that's at least six feet high. You can use garden ties, twine, or wire to secure the vine so that it's not too top-heavy.