Description

• The tinda plant is as with all cucurbits, a prolific vine and is grown as an annual. Tinda is also called Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd, or Indian baby pumpkin. Tinda is considered one of the healthiest vegetables that are an excellent source of vitamin A, antioxidants, and high water content.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: Summer and Rainy Season Sowing method: Direct Germination temperature: 25-30°C Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Fruit Size: 6-8 cm Harvesting: 80-95 days from sowing
• Water – Give regular water during summer days and keep the soil moist. Water only at the base of the plant and avoid watering the leaves.
• Soil – Tinda plants grow fast in well-drained, fertile, and sandy soil.
• Sunlight – Tinda needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day. Keep your tinda plant under shade, if the temperature is more than 35°C.
• Temperature – Ideal temperature for growing tinda is 18-32°C.
• Common pests and diseases – Some pests like beetles, whitefly, and aphids can attack tinda plants, and powdery mildew, downy mildew, and root rot are the main diseases that infected tinda plants. To get rid of this problem, it would be right to spray neem oil on the tinda plant from time to time.