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Organic ridge gourd seedsCucurbitaceaeIt is commonly used to prepare many regular dishes such as pakoras, sambhar, dal, chutney and raita, after being adequately seasoned with spices, to enhance its flavour. Despite not appealing to the taste buds of many people, Ridge gourd has many health benefits.Climate and Soil: Ridge gourd prefers warm humid climate for its cultivation. Optimum temperature required is 25-30oC for its growth and development. Sandy loam soil, rich in organic matter with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0 is most suited for higher yield.Dig pits of size 45 x 45 x 45 cm at spacing of 2 m in row spaced at 1.5 m. Sow three seeds in each pit. After germination, thin to 2 healthy seedlings. Instead of direct sowing, the seeds can be sown in poly bags @ 2 seeds / bag and 15 days after germination, they can be planted @ 2 seedlings per pit.