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Gongura - where to get seeds?

February 28, 2005

Gongura is a leafy vegetable grown in India and very popular in Southern India. While it has many culinary uses, the most popularl is the pickled version.

I don't know its biological name. Does anyone know where I could get seeds and whether it grows in S.Florida?

Thanks,

Aparna

Comments (54)

Jeera
Hi,
Can I get some gongura seeds too? I don't have any seeds to trade you, but I will be ordering some asian vegetable seeds soon. I can send you some asian (mostly chinese and Japanese) seeds then.
Thank you
Jeera
March 14, 2005
gora
Jeera,
Send me email with your mailing address and I will send you some Gongura seeds. Let me know what seeds you will have to share and I will let you know if I can use them.

Regards,
Gora
March 15, 2005
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anjani123
Hi Gora & PaperWhite,

I would like to have some gongura seeds. Could you please send me. If you have some seeds please email me.

Thank you

Anjani
March 31, 2005
paperwhite
Anjali,

Send me a email with your postal address and i will send you the seeds.
April 1, 2005
napolims445
hi,
Can someone tell me where to get gongura seeds from? I live in texas and want to grow them in pots.

thanks
April 15, 2005
gora
Hi Jeera,
Hope you have received the Gongura seeds that I sent you. Thank you so much for sending the yard-long-bean and bok choy seeds.

Sreehari
April 28, 2005
boochi
hie..
A friend of mine game me seeds which she thinks is gongura but is not sure,they are black in color and a size a little smaller than black peppers(miriyalu)..i started them in seed starters and got little seedling but still wonder wht ty might be..if anyone one knows please tell me bocs thy will help utilize the space better.
Btw,is gongura the same as 'sorrel' in english..?
Thanks
April 29, 2005
Violet_Z6
"Gongura is known as Jamaican sorrel and is not the same as regular sorrel. Gongura's scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa. Their seeds are dark brown."
- DrHorticulture
July 8, 2005
dhana
Hi,

My name is Dhana, I live in Bloomington, Indiana. I love gongura, if someone could send me some seeds, that would be a great help. But I don't have any other seeds to exchange with.

Let me know if its possible.

Thanks in advance
Dhana
October 26, 2005
sambandham
Just a suggestion. I used to plant the stems of Gongura after picking the leaves that we buy from local grocery stores and it came very well for me. In fact i even could distribute them free to friends more than couple of times each season. Maybe you can get still them at Northgate watermarket in Devon ave, chicago(been more than 7 years ago,so don't remember the store name correctly but it is a famous vegetable market opp or across dasaprakash). worth a visit next time you plan on visiting chicago.
October 28, 2005
hyderabadi
Hi,

Sambandham garu, seems like we both are around the same area. Can you tell me how you planted those gongura stems (i mean, in a pot or ground) and is there any special care req.?

pl tell.

Thanks,
Arch
December 8, 2005
sambandham
Hi,
Haven't browsed garden web since december. What I did was simply plant the stems(after plucking the leaves for cooking, leave a few small leaves though) into the pot, stuck them about 2 to 3 inches deep into the soil in a slightly slanted position(like a 80 degree angle. Just used Miracle Grow potting soil and watered them. you can plant as much as 10 stems too in one 9 inch pot....haven't seen gongura in local groceries lately in ashburn or herndon, try patel bros in case you happen to go to fairfax. good luck.
January 6, 2006
satya
Hi Gora Garu, Can you send me some gongoora seeds too (are they red gongoora or green gongoora?) any variety is fine. I can send you some red thotakura seeds in return. I tried planting the stems and they did not grow. I live in Northern california.
May 21, 2006
Violet_Z6
satya,

Exactly how did you plant the stems? In what type of soil? Outside, inside, in shade, in full sun?
May 21, 2006
gora
Satya,
Send me your address via email and I will send you the seeds. Should both red/green(white?) ones but they are all mixed up. Would love to have some thotakura seeds.

Gora
May 22, 2006
sasi_2006
Hello everyone
New to the forum, would like to get hold of gongura seeds if that is possible. I live in the UK in yorkshire. Have some sundakkai seeds to trade if anyone is interested. Great to see like minded people on the forum!
Sasi
July 19, 2006
Violet_Z6
Folks, please use the Asian Vegetable Forum Exchange Area for to make your requests and exchanges.
July 19, 2006
kethireddy
Hi,
I'm new to forum, I would be very appreciated if you could send me some Gongura seeds. Thanks.
Sampath
July 19, 2006
Violet_Z6
kethireddy,

Please use the Asian Vegetable Exchange Area to post your request.
July 19, 2006
lalinya
Hi,
I am new to the forum. Can anybody please give me Gongura and Totakura seeds, I have Spinach(Bloomsdale savoy) seeds which i can exchange

Thanks
Lalinya.
February 22, 2007
eswar
just search under seeds of india. One can buy them here in USA.There are few places where one can by all the Indian vegetable seeds.
How to use all these vegetables etc one can see them
http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=932134
February 24, 2007
lalinya
I think the safest method is to trade seedsby post with people directly instead of ordering them online as these days online shopping is really getting riskier day by day.

Thanks
Lalinya.
February 25, 2007
ravi_grower
You can find both gongura and totakoora seeds at www.seedsofindia.com
May 22, 2007
vidhya
Hello i am also looking for gongura seeds . I have a lot of tomato, cucumber, okra, bachelors button,marigold, basil etc seeds.

Please contact me vidhya9@hotmail.com
May 30, 2007
siri_grower
Hi all !
i am a newbie gardner , would love to have gongura and tothakura kakarkaya seeds dont have any other to trade now , all help is appreciated
thanks
June 5, 2007
chadmd
Hello home vegetable garderners from Bharat;
While surfing the web regarding seed saving -ran into this thread.
I am interested in north indian vegetable seeds of
Tinda
Ghiya(lauki or bhopla here it goes with OPO Squash/gourd)
Tori Ridged.
for next year.

I have seeds to exchange also.
August 23, 2007
chaman
Gongura are easily rooted in the soil. Get a bunch of Gongura from near by Indian grocry store and plant some cuttings in garden soil.It may take 2 to 3 weeks for rooting.
August 24, 2007
rajani_mk
I am new to gardening and I love gongura, and i am planning to grow some this year. I wanted to know if this plant would require lots of sunlight? I live in houston, tx and my apartment is placed in such a way that there is no direct sunlight even in the balcony.
Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance...
April 19, 2010
aaaaaaaa
Hi rajani,
My suggestion is get into community gardening in your area, if you do not have place or have a small yard or any other reason. Check with your city. You can grow all you want there if you get a plot.
Anna
April 20, 2010
simip
hello All,

I need some gongura and red thotakura plant seeds. I can exchange for tomato and lady finger seeds which I got from India last month.
Pls mail at smithi_001@yahoo.com
thanks
Smitha
May 6, 2010
ladybug_la
Hi Chadmd... I just recd seeds for all these plants from www.seedsofindia.com
May 7, 2010
rookiegardener1
Chaman,
Sorry I am replying very late. I happen to read this thread and thought that I would correct one of the comment from you, Gongura is - Hibiscus cannabinus ( relative of Roselle) but not exactly roselle. A lot of people get confused with this.
Hope this helps.

rookiegardener1
May 11, 2010
pavuluris
Hi,
I looked into 'seeds of india' for gongura seeds and looks like, they are out. I am ordering some Beerakaya and can definitely share / trade for Gongura.
Would anyone have any.
Thanks a lot,
--Sireesha.
May 24, 2010
ashu_vijju_gmail_com
hi..i want gongura seeds..iam from mississauga,canada..can any tell me where can i buy them here?or can any one send me those seeds through courier?
January 5, 2011
aaaaaaaa
Hi Ashwini,

Try
1. www.ricters.com
2. www.echonet.org
3. seedsofindia---(if they have in stock)

Couple of years ago I bought gongura seeds from them.

Anna
January 5, 2011
seedssun
Hi Gora & PaperWhite,
Please send me Gongura and other indian veg seeds.
i can send you SASE, if you want.

thanks
February 22, 2011
deviu2006_att_net
Hi,I am looking for Gongura and Brinjal(small thin long type) seeds,in return I have okra,beerakaya,sorakaya.
Thanks
March 24, 2011
aisu_molugu

Hi all,

I am new to this site,Can any one give me some gongura seeds, intern i can trade with u some flower seeds(dwarf sunflower, marigold) if u want. do reply me.

This is my back yard garden:
https://picasaweb.google.com/100762580184257990483/BackyardGarden

aishwarya.
June 17, 2011
vasawi2001_yahoo_com
Hi all,

Can someone send me some gongura seeds too please.. I live in eastern region and am looking online to know where i can get them from and found this link.

I would also like some berakaya seeds too.. :)
July 7, 2011
sreedevi_alla
Vasavi-

I have gongura and also beerakaya seeds to share with you.
Send me an email with address.

Thanks,
Sridevi
July 21, 2011
krishnarayanan
Hi, I am looking for some gongura seeds or suggestions as to where to get leaves so that I can plant them. I live in Southern Orange county area in California. Thanks.

-- Krish
January 25, 2017
ziggy -
Hello, I am looking for some gongura seeds. Would anybody be willing to ship it to me? I live in bay area.
April 11, 2017
sunhere
I have some gongura seeds to exchange with and I live in bay area. I am looking for sweet marjoram, ajwain, banana, jasminium molle plants? I also have tindora plants. Let me know if any one wants to exchange with?
May 23, 2017
sri a
hi,

I live in Bayarae,I am looking for tindora plant,bitter melon etc.. indian vegetables.Please let me know if you can share.we just planned to start planting. so i do not have anything to share now

Thanks
August 21, 2017
sunitasiddula
Does any one have gongura seeds please. I have thotakura seeds.
February 19, 2018
sunitasiddula
I live in chicago, IL
February 19, 2018
padmajachittilla
sunhere, I am in Virginia and love to have some red gongura seeds. will you send some to me. I don't have any seeds to share, because i am just starting this year. Thanks. My name is Padma
April 1, 2018
Globe Trotter
Sunhere, I’ would love to have Gongura seeds if you can spare some. I’m a newbie just beginning gardening this year so don’t have much to trade except few. I can send PM with details thank you
April 7, 2018
Globe Trotter
sridevi_alla,I'm Lakshmi. I would love to have gongura seeds(my fvaorite since childhood). I'm a newbie just beginning gardening this year so dont have seeds to trade. Can send SASE. Thanks much in advance
April 14, 2018
B S
Hi Everyon, I am from Chicago and looking for Green Gongura seeds of India if anyone has. I am starting this season as a new bie but would share the seeds as I have them
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