Squash (Round) – Seeds produce small, round gourds with tender flesh and mild flavor. This warm-season vegetable grows well in pots or garden beds, thrives in full sunlight, and requires regular watering. Ideal for soups, stir-fries, and stuffing.

🪴 Growing Guide

1. Sowing:
   1. Setup: Sow directly into the final growing position once weather is warm, or start in individual pots or seedling cells with drainage.
   2. Sow: Sow Tinda seeds about 3/4 inch (2 cm) deep, cover with soil or seed-starting mix, and water gently. Keep the mix moist without waterlogging.
   3. Transplant: For pot or cell starts, move seedlings with 2–3 true leaves into the final growing position, keeping the root ball intact. Avoid teasing apart the roots; water after planting.
2. Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water gently to avoid disturbing seeds.
3. Fertilization:
   1. Seedlings: NPK 20-20-20 every 7–10 days (1 tsp per 1L water)
   2. Fruiting: Switch to NPK 5-15-45 when flowers appear
4. Sunlight: Provide as much direct sunlight as possible for optimal growth.
5. Pests: Use neem oil for pest control when pests are detected.

Additional Information:

• Other Names: Squash Round, Tindi, Indian Round Squash, ٹنڈی, Tindi.
• Care Tips ⚠️: Wear gloves and a mask while handling fertilizers or neem oil.
• Germination Tested: Seeds with a high germination rate.