{"product_id":"hybrid-koval-stem-ivy-gourd-2-cuttings","title":"Hybrid Koval Stem | Ivy gourd 2 Cuttings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKoval \/ Ivy gourd\/Coccinia grandis is a tropical perennial plant and belongs to the same family of pumpkin (Cucurbitaceae). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIvy gourd also knows as ” baby watermelon, little gourd, gentleman’s toes” and popularly known as “Tindora\/Tondli\/Kundru” in India. This vine has aggressive climbing properties and spreads easily over fences, trees, shrubs, \u0026amp; other supports. Basically, this plant is an outdoor plant and these vegetables are being used in Indian dishes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"crm_product_attr_table\" border=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSr\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eItem name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIvy Gourd Stem \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crm_product_ld\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis vegetable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecrop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e thrives best in humid and warm climatic conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ideal temperature range of 20°C to 32°C is best for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egrowth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, quality and good yield. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis vegetable can be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecultivated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e throughout the year. However, peak seasons of fruiting are the rainy season \u0026amp; summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-product-description=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Plant \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/80e2K30E1No?autoplay=0\u0026amp;origin=http:\/\/example.com\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" type=\"text\/html\" id=\"ytplayer\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pro\"\u003eLand Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlough the land\/soil until fine tilth is achieved and to kill any weeds. Apply any well rotten manure along with micronutrients. Propagation and Planting Method in Ivy Gourd Farming:- Normally this crop is propagated vegetatively through stem cuttings. The stem cuttings should be semi-hardwood and about 20 cm long.  cuttings should be planted about 6 cm deep with a basin diameter of 60 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planting should be done before the rainy season\/monsoon starts (June to July) or in the spring season (Feb to Mar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning in Ivy Gourd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tindora plants start fruiting about 3 months after planting. Once fruiting is completed, the vines should be pruned leaving about 70 cm long vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrrigate the plants immediately after the plantation is done. During the hot summer season, these plant requires light irrigation at a 1-week interval. Irrigation may not be required in the rainy season. Using drip irrigation will be beneficial to maintain adequate moisture during the flowering stage. As these plants are sensitive to water stagnation, make sure the soil to have well drainage to avoid water logging in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"weed\"\u003eWeed Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ivy gourd farming, weeding \u0026amp; light hoeing should be done during the early phase of plant vine growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mini's Lifestyle Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40473859326111,"sku":"M05","price":120.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/2428\/4831\/products\/CocciniaGrandis5.jpg?v=1625580152","url":"https:\/\/www.minislifestyle.com\/products\/hybrid-koval-stem-ivy-gourd-2-cuttings","provider":"Mini's Lifestyle Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}