Bitter Gourd Varieties Developed by IIVR
Kashi Pratishtha
| Notification year | 2024 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 1362(E) dt. 12.03.2024 |
| Salient features | Suitable for processing i.e. chips making (long, slender and fleshy)Prolong Fruiting |
| Yield | 280–300 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attribute | Smooth, Suitsble for Long distance transportation |
Kashi Mayuri
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692(E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Medium maturity and comparatively less seeds Uniform fruit shape and size |
| Yield | 200-220 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
Variety is capable of fruiting during hot summer (> 35°C) Tolerant to anthracnose, downy mildew and mosaic diseases Longer shelf life of fruits |
Cultivation Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Momordica charantia |
| Popular Varieties/Hybrids | Kashi Mayuri, Kashi Pratibha, Pusa Vishesh, Arka Harit |
| Climatic Requirements | Warm and humid climate (25°C - 35°C) |
| Soil Type | Well-drained sandy loam; pH 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Sowing Time | Summer: Feb–Mar; Kharif: June–July |
| Seed Rate | 3-4 kg |
| Transplanting | Direct sowing; Spacing: 150 × 60 cm |
| Fertilizer Requirement | 100 kg N, 60 kg P₂O₅, 40 kg K₂O per hectare; FYM: 20-25 tons/ha |
| Irrigation | Regular intervals, especially during flowering and fruiting |
| Weed Control | Manual weeding 2–3 times |
| Harvesting | 90–100 days after sowing; harvest when fruits are tender |
| Yield | 25–30 tons/ha |
| Post-Harvest | Immediate marketing due to perishability |
| Major Diseases | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Cercospora leaf spot, Mosaic virus |
| Major Pests | Fruit fly, Aphids, Red pumpkin beetle, Thrips, White Fly |
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