questions: asking about the cultural practices of ridge gourd. 
 answers: suggested him to select the suitable varieties like pusa nasder, surekha, pusa chikni etc. and to make pits at a distance of 3 feet and apply fertilizer @ urea 40-50gm, ssp 50 gm and mop 80 gm alongwith compost 5 kg per pit .soak the seeds for one night before sowing.