Kakri Seeds Long Melon Selection - Desi Vegetable Seeds

Plant Information:

Long Melon or Kakri, as popularly known in India, is a summer fruit. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and botanically it is known as Cucumis Melo. It is native to India and is consumed in all parts of India. Kakri is considered like cucumbers. Though they may be alike, Kakris is consumed as high as cucumbers are consumed in India. Long Melon is rich in Vitamin A, C, B, potassium, silicon, fiber, and other micronutrients.

Kakri helps in improving high blood sugar levels, cardiovascular health, and digestive issues, promotes weight loss, adds hydration to the body, has anti-cancer properties, and is healthy for the skin. Kakri can be eaten raw, in pickles, and salads, and used to cook delicious curry-based dishes. It has up to 95% water content. Enjoy these cool, refreshing, and healthy green Kakri by planting them in your garden to have fresh produce vegetables. Buy our organic Kakri seeds online in India. Try eating Kakri raw with salt and pepper. They are delicious!

Plant Requirements:

• Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy, and Well-Drained Soil.
• Sun: Direct Sunlight
• Temperature: 20-35 degrees C
• Watering Requirement: Once or Twice a day
• Space: 25-35 inches apart

How to Sow Kakri Long Melon Seeds

Kakri can be harvested, by cutting the fruit leaving a little stem attached to it. Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut the fruit. Wash the Kakri and store them in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

• Take a container or tray with drainage holes at the bottom.
• Sow the Kakri seeds deep in the soil.
• Sow only 1-2 Kakri seeds per spot.
• Cover the Kakri seeds lightly with a layer of soil.
• Lightly water the soil bed.
• The long melon seeds may germinate within 5-10 days.
• Add compost, manure, and fertilizers to the plant.

How to Care for Plants

Follow these guided instructions to care for your plants and boost healthy paced growth.

Watering Guide

• Water the soil or the roots and not the leaves.
• Put a finger in the soil to check & water the plant if dry.
• Avoid overwatering plants. Keep the soil moist & not swampy.
• Use a well-draining pot to avoid water accumulation at the bottom.

Sunlight Guide

• For Direct Sunlight, Keep the plant pot facing a sunny window with direct sunlight all day.
• For Partial Shade, Keep the plant pot not facing the sun and away from the window.
• For Low Light, Keep the plant pot in a low-light room to encourage growth.

Potting Mix Necessity

Potting soil or Potting Mix consists of peat moss, pine bark, and other rich ingredients, excluding earthen soil. Use Potting Mixture for healthy roots and plants with the following elements:

• Vermiculite improves air holding capacity and water retention or you can use water storing crystals to retain water in plants.
• For space, sand or perlite in the potting mixture helps in drainage.
• Peat moss, coconut coir, pine bark, or shredded paper also adds water retention to plants.
• For rich nutrients, choose a potting mix with fertilizers and compost.
• Pick soils that are free from stones or lumps.