Gourd Crop Nutrition | Fertilizers, Micronutrients & Biostimulants for Gourd Crops

Provide your gourd crops with complete nutrition from sowing to harvesting. Browse fertilizers, micronutrients, and biostimulants recommended for root development, vine growth, female flower initiation, fruit setting, fruit development, fruit sizing, quality improvement, and yield enhancement to support healthy plants, increased female flowers, better fruit retention, improved fruit size, enhanced quality, and maximum yield.

This collection helps gourd growers easily select products based on crop growth stage, crop requirement, or nutrient deficiency symptoms.

Suitable for Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Snake Gourd, Ash Gourd, Ivy Gourd, Pointed Gourd, Pumpkin and other cucurbit crops.

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Crop Duration

Average Crop Duration: 100-180 Days
(Varies depending on crop and variety)

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Products Available in This Collection

Water Soluble Fertilizers

• 12-61-00 (MAP)

• 19-19-19

• 13-40-13

• 00-52-34 (MKP)

• Calcium Nitrate

• Potassium Nitrate (13-00-45)

• 00-00-50 (SOP)

Micronutrients

• Zinc EDTA 12%

• Iron EDTA 12%

• Boron 20%

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Magnesium EDTA

• Manganese EDTA

• Copper EDTA

• Chelated Micronutrient Mix

Specialty Nutrition Products

• Calcium Boron

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

• Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO₄)

Biostimulants

• Amino Acid 80%

• Seaweed Extract

• Humic Acid

• Fulvic Acid 80%

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Gourd Crop Nutrition Schedule

Crop Stage	Crop Days After Sowing	Recommended Products
🌱 Germination & Root Development	0-15 Days	12-61-00, Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid 80%, Seaweed Extract
🌿 Vine Growth & Branching	15-35 Days	19-19-19, Zinc EDTA 12%, Amino Acid, Fulvic Acid 80%
🌼 Female Flower Initiation	30-50 Days	13-40-13, Boron 20%, Calcium Boron, Seaweed Extract
🥒 Fruit Set & Retention	45-70 Days	00-52-34, Calcium Boron, Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA
📈 Fruit Development & Sizing	60-100 Days	Potassium Nitrate, Calcium EDTA 12%, Magnesium EDTA
🟢 Fruit Quality Development	75-120 Days	00-00-50, Potassium Nitrate, Fulvic Acid 80%
🚜 Continuous Harvesting & Yield Enhancement	80 Days Onwards	SOP, Potassium Nitrate, Micronutrient Mix, Amino Acid

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Stage-Wise Nutrition Guide

🌱 Germination & Root Development (0-15 Days)

Objective

• Faster germination

• Strong root growth

• Better seedling establishment

Recommended Products

• 12-61-00

• Humic Acid

• Fulvic Acid 80%

• Seaweed Extract

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 12-61-00: 5 g/L

• Humic Acid: 1-2 g/L

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 0.5-1 g/L

• Seaweed Extract: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 12-61-00: 1-2 kg/acre

• Humic Acid: 500 g/acre

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 250-500 g/acre

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🌿 Vine Growth & Branching (15-35 Days)

Objective

• Vigorous vine growth

• More branches

• Better canopy development

Recommended Products

• 19-19-19

• Zinc EDTA 12%

• Amino Acid 80%

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 19-19-19: 5 g/L

• Zinc EDTA: 0.5-1 g/L

• Amino Acid: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 19-19-19: 2-3 kg/acre

• Zinc EDTA: 250-500 g/acre

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🌼 Female Flower Initiation (30-50 Days)

Objective

• More female flowers

• Better flowering

• Reduced flower drop

Recommended Products

• 13-40-13

• Boron 20%

• Calcium Boron

• Seaweed Extract

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• 13-40-13: 5 g/L

• Boron 20%: 1 g/L

• Calcium Boron: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• 13-40-13: 2-3 kg/acre

• Boron Products: 250-500 g/acre

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🥒 Fruit Set & Retention (45-70 Days)

Objective

• Better fruit setting

• Reduced flower drop

• Reduced fruit drop

Recommended Products

• 00-52-34

• Calcium Boron

• Calcium + Boron + Magnesium EDTA

• Amino Acid

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• MKP: 5 g/L

• Calcium Boron: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• MKP: 2-3 kg/acre

• Specialty Products: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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📈 Fruit Development & Sizing (60-100 Days)

Objective

• Increased fruit length

• Better fruit girth

• Improved fruit weight

Recommended Products

• Potassium Nitrate

• Calcium EDTA 12%

• Magnesium EDTA

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• Potassium Nitrate: 5 g/L

• Calcium EDTA: 1-2 g/L

• Magnesium EDTA: 1 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• Potassium Nitrate: 3-5 kg/acre

• Calcium EDTA: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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🟢 Fruit Quality Development (75-120 Days)

Objective

• Better fruit colour

• Improved quality

• Enhanced shelf life

Recommended Products

• 00-00-50

• Potassium Nitrate

• Fulvic Acid 80%

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• SOP: 5 g/L

• Fulvic Acid 80%: 0.5-1 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• SOP: 3-5 kg/acre

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🚜 Continuous Harvesting & Yield Enhancement (80 Days Onwards)

Objective

• More harvests

• Better fruit quality

• Higher yield

Recommended Products

• SOP

• Potassium Nitrate

• Micronutrient Mix

• Amino Acid

Dosage

Foliar Spray

• SOP: 5 g/L

• Micronutrient Mix: 1-2 g/L

Drip Fertigation

• SOP: 3-5 kg/acre

• Micronutrient Mix: 500 g-1 kg/acre

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Nutrient Deficiency Solutions

Deficiency	Symptoms	Recommended Product
Zinc Deficiency	Small leaves, poor vine growth	Zinc EDTA 12%
Iron Deficiency	Yellow young leaves	Iron EDTA 12%
Boron Deficiency	Flower drop, poor fruit set	Boron 20%, Calcium Boron
Calcium Deficiency	Curved fruits, poor fruit firmness	Calcium EDTA 12%, Calcium Boron
Magnesium Deficiency	Yellow older leaves	Magnesium EDTA, MgSO₄
Multiple Deficiencies	Weak growth, low yield	Chelated Micronutrient Mix

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Problem-Based Solutions

Crop Problem	Recommended Products
Poor Germination	12-61-00 + Humic Acid + Fulvic Acid 80%
Weak Root Growth	Humic Acid + Seaweed Extract
Poor Vine Growth	19-19-19 + Amino Acid
Less Female Flowers	13-40-13 + Boron 20%
Flower Drop	Boron 20% + Calcium Boron
Poor Fruit Set	MKP + Calcium Boron
Fruit Drop	Calcium Boron + Calcium EDTA 12%
Curved Fruits	Calcium EDTA 12% + Calcium Boron
Small Fruits	Potassium Nitrate + SOP
Poor Fruit Quality	Calcium EDTA 12% + SOP
Low Yield	SOP + Potassium Nitrate + Micronutrient Mix
Yellow Leaves	Iron EDTA or Magnesium EDTA

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Quick Dosage Guide

For 15 Litre Knapsack Sprayer

Product	Quantity
Water Soluble Fertilizers	75 g
Micronutrients	8-15 g
Calcium Products	15-30 g
Fulvic Acid 80%	8-15 g
Amino Acid 80%	15-30 g
Seaweed Extract	15-30 g
Humic Acid	15-30 g

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Benefits

✓ Strong Root Development

✓ Vigorous Vine Growth

✓ Increased Female Flower Production

✓ Better Fruit Set

✓ Reduced Flower & Fruit Drop

✓ Improved Fruit Length and Weight

✓ Better Fruit Quality

✓ Improved Fruit Firmness

✓ Continuous Harvesting

✓ Higher Marketable Yield

✓ Suitable for Foliar Spray and Drip Fertigation

Suitable For

Bitter Gourd • Bottle Gourd • Ridge Gourd • Sponge Gourd • Snake Gourd • Ash Gourd • Ivy Gourd • Pointed Gourd • Pumpkin • Commercial Cucurbit Crops