Spiny Green Fruits
Produces small oval fruits with a green surface covered in distinctive soft spines or tubercles.
Teasel Gourd Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Teasel Gourd Seeds
Teasel Gourd, commonly known as Spine Gourd or Kakrol, is a tropical perennial climbing vegetable grown for its small, oval-shaped green fruits covered with soft spines. The tender fruits are popular in South Asian cooking and are used in curries, stir-fries, and stuffed vegetable dishes. The plant grows well in warm climates with fertile soil, regular moisture, and suitable climbing support.
Teasel Gourd
Spine Gourd
Climbing Vegetable
Tropical Vegetable
Key Features
Climbing Growth Habit
Develops vigorous climbing vines that benefit from trellises or other suitable garden supports.
Edible Vegetable
Young tender fruits are commonly harvested and used in curries, stir-fries, and traditional dishes.
Perennial Plant
Grows as a perennial vine in suitable tropical climates and can develop tuberous underground roots.
Product Highlights
Popular tropical vegetable
Small oval green fruits
Distinctive soft spiny surface
Climbing perennial vine
Suitable for trellis growing
Used in traditional Asian cooking
Prefers warm growing conditions
Tender fruits harvested for cooking
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd. (commonly sold as Teasel or Spine Gourd) |
| Common Name | Teasel Gourd; Spine Gourd; Kakrol; Kantola |
| Plant Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Climbing perennial vine |
| Fruit Color | Green, turning yellowish-orange when mature |
| Fruit Shape | Small oval to egg-shaped |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Best suited to warm tropical and subtropical climates; overwintering depends on local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after suitable warm conditions begin |
| Seed Starting | Use fresh, mature seeds in warm, moist, well-drained growing medium |
| Germination Time | Variable; depends on seed maturity, freshness, and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions; approximately 75–85°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Vines can reach approximately 15–23 feet under suitable conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Provide adequate room for climbing vines and trellis support |
| Pollination | Male and female flowers generally occur on separate plants |
| Harvest | Harvest young, tender green fruits before full maturity |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select mature, healthy seeds from a reliable supplier. Follow the supplier's preparation instructions to encourage successful germination.
Select mature, healthy seeds from a reliable supplier. Follow the supplier's preparation instructions to encourage successful germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Select a sunny planting location with enough room for the climbing vines.
Choose fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Select a sunny planting location with enough room for the climbing vines.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant the seeds in warm soil and maintain consistent moisture. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogged growing conditions.
Plant the seeds in warm soil and maintain consistent moisture. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogged growing conditions.
Step 4: Provide Climbing Support
Install a strong trellis or climbing structure as the vines develop. Provide adequate sunlight and regular watering throughout growth.
Install a strong trellis or climbing structure as the vines develop. Provide adequate sunlight and regular watering throughout growth.
Step 5: Support Flowering and Harvesting
Allow male and female flowers to develop for pollination and fruit production. Harvest the small green fruits while they are young and tender.
Allow male and female flowers to develop for pollination and fruit production. Harvest the small green fruits while they are young and tender.
Grow Fresh Teasel Gourd in Your Vegetable Garden
Teasel Gourd is a traditional climbing vegetable valued for its distinctive spiny fruits and culinary uses. With warm temperatures, fertile soil, regular moisture, and suitable trellis support, it can become a productive addition to a home vegetable garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find useful information about Teasel Gourd Seeds, fruit production, pollination, and harvesting.
How long does Teasel Gourd take to produce fruits?
Teasel Gourd takes time to establish before flowering and fruiting. The timing varies depending on seed quality, growing conditions, plant maturity, and successful pollination. Warm temperatures, adequate sunlight, and regular moisture support healthy growth.
Does Teasel Gourd need male and female plants to produce fruits?
Yes. Momordica dioica is generally dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants. Both sexes are needed for natural pollination and fruit production. When growing from seeds, the sex of individual plants cannot usually be determined before flowering.
When is the best time to harvest Teasel Gourd?
Harvest Teasel Gourd when the fruits are small, green, firm, and tender. Pick them before they become fully mature and turn yellowish-orange. Regular harvesting of young fruits helps maintain their preferred texture for cooking.