Tidora plants -this winter

April 3, 2011

For those who like to get some Tindora plants.

Though the Tropical Tindora plants grow rapidly in summer months.

Having fibrous /tuberous roots/Frost sensitiveness makes them some what difficult to maintain them in winter months. (Slow metabolism-survival mode).The unusually cold winter of this year made many to loose their plants.

Soil needs to be warm above 65 degrees with not more than 15 degrees difference in the day and night temp for the plant to develop new roots and grow up.

I dig them in the month of October/ November. bring some roots inside my home

As I do not have a sun room/ green house, I keep them in my family room with supplemental light (grow light).People when they travel/vacation etc if they turn off the heat, there will be losses.

If they use cold water from the tap, there will be losses. (Imagine taking a shower with unheated tapwater in winter months).

If they use cheap potting soil which will not hold moisture or it will not drain or if the pot does not have adequate drain holes the Plant will die.

Many northern states where the growing season is short with harsh winters they may grow the plant, but they will not have any yields.

If the soil does not have adequate phosphorous there will be plenty of leaves, but no Tindora fruits.

My Personal experiences with sharing the plants. 70% of the people for get saying Thanks or will not even will not even acknowledge that they received the package.

Many for get the plants are free, what they are spending is postage in the form of stamps.

Almost 100% in the initial e-mail will not mention which state they live in. (There is no point in sending to some one living in Maine or Wisconsin/.).

Some one says the shipping rate (10-80) for a medium size priority mail box is too high. [Probably they should use their bargaining skills with USPS or UPS).

Those received tindora plants last year-I hope they will start sharing them with others.

I will propagate them in May/ June. Probably in July I will have some to share. They are all dormant now. They are all free.

This years survivors in this winter season-Alabama-.Planted out side-- well mulched.Tuberose(lily Rajani gandha,Jasmine and night queen)

Causualities. Fire cracker flower(kanakambaram)

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matt_1
Hello Eswar,

I live in Chicago Illinois. I would like to get some tindora cuttings for this year when it is available. If you would let me know your address at that time I could send a priority mail box. we built a small 10x8 greenhouse last year to store tropical plants. Hope I could share the same like you do from next year on.
Bagya
February 5, 2012
Lovingnature
Eswar
I would like to have some tindora rootstock if possible.
I live in no. california. Please let me know.
Thanks
February 8, 2012
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candravanka
Dear Eswargaru,
I saw your posting about Tindora (dondakaya in Telugu) plants. I have been looking for them since I moved here six months back. Pl send me some cuttings if you have any roots. I ordered some Turia,gongoora,different eggplants seeds from exotic seeds of India (NJ) but they have no Tindora or parwel. I would be very happy to pay the postage.Happy easter. thank you in advance.
March 25, 2012
vcrasta40
I would like to have some tindoora roots if anyone has them to share. I live in Kentucky. Thanks.C
April 8, 2012
Pragna
Eswar.

I would love get one tindora plant have been looking for it for years I live in NC
April 22, 2012
kkapasi
Would be willing to pay postage if someone can send me a tindora plant - live in Texas so its time to plant
thanks
April 23, 2012
akhilag
Hi Eshwar,
I have Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Indian beans, egg plants, etc in my vege patch. I live in Dallas (Texas) and would like to have Tindora plant. Could you pls share 1 with me?
May 18, 2012
Preeta
Hi Eshwar

Can I have a tindora plant? I have been searching everywhere for one. I live in Atlanta. I can send a prepaid priority mail if you can send me your address. My emailid is
preetamenon03@gmail.com
April 10, 2013
Surya0918
Tindora seeds are available on Amazon.com, search for Ivy Gourd Seeds or Coccinia Grandis. I purchased the seeds for $6 with free shipping option, I received teh seeds from Thailand and also planted them in Pete pellets. My seeds germinated and I have two tiny plants now. I received 100 seeds for $6.

http://www.amazon.com/Gourd-Seeds-Coccinia-Grandis-Thailand/dp/B009ET1NOU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369234078&sr=8-1&keywords=ivy+gourd+seeds

Here is a link that might be useful: Tindora seeds on Amazon
May 22, 2013
xman
Surya0918,

I hope I am wrong, but I have the feeling that the seeds that you bought from Thailand are not the same as the tindora that has an Indian origin. Couple of years ago, I bought similar "Ivy Gourd Seeds or Coccinia Grandis" on ebay from a seller in Thailand. The seeds sprouted and the plants grew aggressively climbing over everthing. I had them for over 8 months but no flowers or fruit. They started growing over other plants I had choking them with their strong tendrils. The stems of these plants are like nylon wire, very strong. On doing research, I found that there are 2 or more types of Coccinia Grandis, and the tindora from India is called Coccinia Grandis Indica or something. Two totally different plants. The Coccinia Grandis is considered a weed in a lot of states, and is choking out a lot of native plants in Hawaii (google this).
Compared to this, the Indian variety is very mild and dies down in winter if you are not careful. Usually propogated only through roots and cuttings. I have tried seeds from the Indian tindora mutiple times, but did not get any to sprout. Very easy to grow from cutting, just put the cuttings in water and they will root in 10 days.

xman

Here is a link that might be useful: Ivy Gourd Hawaii
May 22, 2013
browneyedsusan_gw
I would love to have a tindora plant if you still have some to share. I will be glad to send you the postage or trade, if you find something on my list that you want. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, and I think they will grow here. Please email me at susanmruppert@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Susan
June 11, 2013
SR Iyer
any body have the tindora plant to share for this season. i live in new jersey and would like to grow tindora plant this year.

thanks

SR
May 8, 2015
aluvaboy
I have tindora cuttings rooted and in plastic pots. I sell them for $10.00 each. I am at zip 10977. I cannot ship them. Can be picked up. I am in NY/NJ border close to Montvale NJ.
May 20, 2015
dkv21
Hi,

. I live in Dallas. I would like to get tindora stem for this summer. I made several attempts to plant Tindora plant but the plant never took off. If anyone in Dallas area have the plant then I can pick it up from your place.

Thanks in advance.

DKV
January 15, 2016
Lakshmi Nagasamudra
Hi

I feel so lucky to have found this link. i live in dublin California. Would like to do vegetable gardening for healthy living. If you have a tindora stem from last season, could you please share it with me? I can pay for the stem. My email is laksanil@yahoo.com.

thanks in advance
February 1, 2016
Sunitha Gunti
Hi Eshwar,I would love to have a tindora plant if you still have some to share? I have been searching everywhere for one. I
live in Fremont, California. I can send a prepaid priority mail if you can share us
your address. My email id is sunitha.gunti@yahoo.com
February 7, 2016
Shi J
Hi Eshwar, I would live in california. I would love to have the tindora stem. I can pay for the stem and shipping. Please let me know if you can send me one. My email is sjdeals8@gmail.com
March 19, 2016
dharanil_j
Hello Eswar Garu, I do live in arizona, i like to have tindora stem, please give me your address to send the prepaid label to ship. My email id akj202@gmail.com
March 29, 2016
patelsangitamd
Hi Eswar.,

Feel lucky to come across your link after much surfing on how to grow Tindola . As I live in Wisconsin the only way to grow I understand is from a stem cutting and bring the roots in for winter. I know this would be a great hassle for you, but would you be able to share a branch with me. We have a decent size Indian community, and I might be able to share likewise with the enthusiastic gardners in the coming years. Your efforts and generosity will be greatly appreciated.
April 10, 2016
Anil Patel
HI Eswar,

I am Glad come across your link after long search on how to grow
Tindola and get a branch resouce. As I live in chicagoland. I understand is
from a stem cutting and bring the roots in for winter. I know this would
be a great hassle for you, but would you be able to share a branch
with me. Your
efforts and generosity will be greatly appreciated. my email is apatel0290@gmail.com. I can send prepaid UPS or USPS label at your preference.

Thanks
AP
May 15, 2016
Sumedha Arya
Hello Eshwar,

We just bought a new home and I love gardening. We have many plants which we started in our garden like bitter melon, tomatoes some other which will take years to give fruit like pomegranate, cherry, grape etc I was looking out for tindora cuttings and came across this thread, giving away free cuttings is a great job, really appreciate it. If you still have and could send us some would be really nice. Thanks in advance.
July 15, 2016
Radha Santhapuri
Hi, I have Tindora plants for sale $15 + shipping&handling.
August 30, 2016
swap77
Hi Radha I am interested I live in Cupertino California
August 30, 2016
jshriganesh
Hi All

I have one young tender Tindora Plant. More will be available in the future. Photo Below

Contact if interested jshriganesh@yahoo.com
September 24, 2016
go2lavanya
Hi can I get tindora plant cutting please. I can pay the shipping.
January 17, 2017
maddalik
Hi Eswar, I am a 80 year old person still active and moved from Atlanta to Maine. Since long time I was searching to get dondakaya plant. I appreciate if you can spare a stem cutting and my email is maddalik@yahoo.com. Please reply me. Thanks
March 3, 2017
Bala Murali
I would like to get tindora cutting(s). Please email me & can pay shipping cost.
March 19, 2017
s_s_nookala
Hello Eswar, I would like to get to tindora cuttings too. Please email how I can get it. Thanks
March 19, 2017
Surekha Doneparthi
Eswar Garu,

I have been looking for tindora cuttings for sometime now.not able to grow from seeds here in South Carolina.can I get cuttings ..if you have some I will pay for the cuttings .
March 27, 2017
vani vulisetti
Eswar Garu,

I have been looking for tindora cuttings or plant. Please let me know if you have any cuttings or plant.
April 27, 2017last modified: April 27, 2017
sunhere
I have some tindora plants, live in bay area. local only. Open to exchange with some other rare plants.
May 23, 2017
sskolpe
I live in florida. Do you have any tindora plants. I am willing to pay for it. Thanks
July 6, 2017
amberspiderlily
I live in Hudson County in NJ and I am looking for tindora plant. I also am located in Eastern PA in Lehigh County. If anyone has any plants nearby - I can pick up. I can also exchange some other plants that I have Email me.
July 13, 2017
krishi_2008 Sun
sunhere, I am also in Bay area (Fremont). Pls let me know if you still have tinder plants
August 7, 2017
Sumedha Arya
even iwant tindora plant Iam in fremont, CA
August 22, 2017
Luna Dsouza
Hi do you still have cuttings available? If so, can I get a cutting from your plant? Really appreciate the help
September 23, 2017
Ashta T
Hello Eshwar ! Great Post. I have recently started container gardening in my balcony and would love to add a tindora plant to my set. Please let me know if you still have some cuttings to share. I understand that I might need to send a prepaid label based on above comments. I live in Sunnyvale, CA. You could send me details @ enmanadhil@gmail.com. Thanks in Advance !
September 28, 2017last modified: September 28, 2017
Ashta T
Hello sunhere,

I have recently started container gardening
in my balcony and would love to add a tindora plant to my set. Please
let me know if you still have some cuttings to share. I live in
Sunnyvale, CA. We could discuss any plants that I might have for exchange. You could write to me at enmanadhil@gmail.com
September 28, 2017
dharanil_j
Asta T, i have and you can message at Facebook by searching PRAVANTHA BACKYARD GARDENS... if you really need tindoora plant
September 29, 2017
gayatri pot
I live in Maryland. I appreciate if you can help me by providing tindora cutting. I can exchange for curry leaves plant or drum stick seeds or kanakambaram seeds. Please email me dealsmania@gmail.com. I contacted Pravantha, could not get it.
February 23, 2018
Luna Dsouza
Check this out: http://www.seedsofindia.com/plants/ -> The plant is available here but doesn't ship to California
February 23, 2018
ukrishna100
I live in South Florida and have been looking for a while for male & female tindora/parwal cuting/root. Will send SASE.
April 18, 2018
S Swamy
I would like to buy tindora roots or clippings if anyone willing to sell. Please contact me at sswamy 2001. gmail.
October 7, 2018
HU-913082211
i would like to have tindora roots or cutting, please contact me on pvanodia@gmail.com. thank you.
March 14, 2019
kishor
Are you still looking for tindora cuttings? I will have some in a week or two.
April 9, 2019
krishi_2008 Sun
kishor, I would like to get tinder cuttings
April 9, 2019
Surekha Doneparthi
Yes..I would like to have some .Do email me to Surekha.doneparthi@gmail.com with details please.
April 10, 2019
Manoj Jacob
Hi Eswar,

Do you still have cuttings? I would like to have some. I am in NJ. mjacobin@yahoo.com
April 10, 2019
Bapiraju Yarlagadda
@Kishor, Could you let me know how to reach you?
May 3, 2019
Manoj Jacob
Hi All,

Anyone has bitter gourd ( Paval, Karelia) seedlings? I am in NJ.

Best
Manoj
June 12, 2019

Tidora plants -this winter

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