Indian Snake Gourd Long / Potlakaya

Indian Long Snake Gourd · Heirloom · Organically Grown · Non-GMO · Origin: South India Plant Profile Botanical Name: Trichosanthes cucumerina Origin: India Type: Indian Long Snake Gourd Fruit: Very long, slender green gourds Plant Habit: Vigorous climbing vine Season: Warm-season / heat-loving Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours) Support: Strong or overhead trellis recommended Harvest: Pick young and tender for best culinary quality International & Regional Names Snake Gourd (English) Pudalangai (Tamil) Potlakaya (Telugu) Padavalanga (Malayalam) Padavalkayi (Kannada) Why Grow Indian Long Snake Gourd? Impressively long, slender fruits prized across South India and Asia Vigorous producer in warm summer heat Excellent for trellises, arches, fences, and overhead supports Mild flavor pairs beautifully with lentils, coconut, and spices Culinary & Traditional Uses South Indian curries and sambar Poriyal and kootu Stir-fries and traditional Indian dishes Best cooked while young, tender, and green How to Grow Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination Sow seeds ½–1 inch deep in warm, well-draining soil Plant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed Provide a strong trellis or overhead support — vertical hanging helps fruits grow longer and straighter Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production Harvest when fruits are young, green, and tender What NOT To Do Do not plant before soil has warmed — cold soil inhibits germination Do not allow fruits to over-mature on the vine — they become fibrous and bitter Do not skip sturdy support — vines and long fruits require strong overhead structure Seed Quality Promise Carefully packed in small batches at Inherited Seeds Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO Seeds are intended for planting. Perfect For South Indian and Indian home cooks and gardeners Heirloom and cultural variety enthusiasts Trellis, arch, and overhead garden setups Anyone seeking authentic regional gourd varieties