Hand Pollination in Ramtori (Sponge Gourd) and Lauki (Bottle Gourd) to increase Yield

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Video gives easy details about How to attempt hand pollination in Ramtori and Lauki. In cucurbits, male and female flowers are different but on the same plant. In ramtori sponge gourd male flowers are in clusters and have no swollen base whereas female flowers are single and with a long little ramtori like thick base. Same way in Lauki Bottle Gourd male flowers are thin at base whereas female flowers have a long small Lauki like basal part. We can easily distinguish the male flowers from female flowers. In nature the pollinators (Honeybees, Bumnblebees, Moths, Butterflies, other insects etc.) transfer the pollen grains produced by male flowers to the female flowers so that fertilization may occur resulting in the production of the fruits. Now, if your kitchen garden has little or no pollinators there will be lesser chances of pollen transfer from male flowers to female flowers and as a result there will be no fertilization and finally the female flowers will fall on ground. You will say that the gourds are not developing and falling immature. But actually, the pollination has failed to occur. Now, if there are fewer pollinators in or around your kitchen garden, you may attempt hand pollination to increase chances of fertilization and development of the fruits. The reasons for fewer pollinators include: You kitchen garden may be in roof top or in an urban area or there may be pollution etc. Now in hand pollination please keep inn mind that it is done when the flowers are fully open. For example in Ramtori, if you visit your kitchen garden early morning before sunrise, the flowers are open and you may attempt hand pollination there. But not in evening hours when the flowers are closed. Video gives a detailed account of various tips for hand pollination. Try it and see the results. I am learning how to speak in Hindi.

[@tasveerjoshi1448]

Very informative video sir!👍✨

[@sahibdeepsingh_13]

Sir boht vdia explain kitta

[@GreenParadise0.8]

Dear Charn it is a highly efficient technique for increasing fruit production in Cucurbits. Thanks for explaining it in a very common man language. Keep it up.

[@letusshare5316]

Thank you King. Thanks for words of appreciation Always seek you kind blessings.

[@deepsekha2874]

Sir, this video has solved my problem. You have explained the hand pollination technique in a very easy way and cleared my doubts. I am from engineering field and will try it on my plants. Thank you very much for this informative video.

[@letusshare5316]

Yes Deepak ji... We must try such simple techniques and then share our success with other friends.