Sponge Gourd Varieties Developed by IIVR
Kashi Vandana
| Notification year | 2024 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 1362(E) dt. 12.03.2024 |
| Salient features |
• Medium vine (3.5–5.50 m) with fruiting at every node • Fruits are green, long straight (18–25 cm on the flatbed, up to 27 cm on bower), 3.2–3.8 cm diameter • Average fruit weight: 125–150 g • Fruits harvested 39–46 days after sowing |
| Yield | 150–200 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry |
| Special attributes | Tolerant to sponge gourd mosaic and downy mildew diseases under field conditions |
Kashi Kalyani
| Notification year | 2022 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 3254 (E) dt. 20.07.2022 |
| Salient features |
Medium viny (3.5–5.50 m) with fruiting at every node; Fruits are dark green, long straight (20–25 cm on flatbed, up to 32 cm on bower) with 3.25–3.75 cm diameter; Average fruit weight ranges between 150–175 g; Fruit harvest in 42–45 days from date of sowing. |
| Yield | 150–200 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Delhi |
| Special attributes | Tolerant to sponge gourd mosaic & downy mildew diseases under field condition |
Kashi Shreya
| Notification year | 2019 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Medium viny (3.5–5.50 m) with fruiting at every node; Fruits dark green, long straight (20–25 cm on flat bed, up to 32 cm on bower) with 3.3–3.75 cm diameter; Fruits harvest at 50–55 days from sowing date. |
| Yield | 150–200 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand |
| Special attributes | Resistant to sponge gourd mosaic & downy mildew diseases under field condition |
Kashi Rakshita (Hybrid)
| Notification year | 2019 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
High yielding hybrid, medium viny (3.5–5.50 m) with fruiting at every node; First harvesting at 48–52 days after sowing; Dark green, long straight fruits (20–25 cm on flat bed & 30 cm on bower system) with 3–4 cm diameter. |
| Yield | 200–250 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand |
| Special attributes | Tolerant to sponge gourd mosaic & downy mildew diseases under field condition |
Kashi Jyoti
| Notification year | 2019 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Medium viny (3.5–5.50 m) with fruiting at every node; Fruits are light green, long straight (20–25 cm on flat bed & up to 30 cm on bower) with 2.5–3.0 cm diameter; Average fruit weight 100–140 g; Fruits harvest at 50–55 days from date of sowing. |
| Yield | 150–180 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry |
| Special attributes | Tolerant to sponge gourd mosaic virus & downy mildew and root knot nematode |
6. Kashi Saumya (Hybrid)
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Medium viny (3.5–5.50 m) with dark green foliage; Fruits are green, long straight (20–25 cm) and may increase on bower up to 32 cm; Diameter 2.5–3.25 cm. |
| Yield | 180–190 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
Tolerant to sponge gourd mosaic virus & downy mildew and powdery mildew under field condition; Suitable for river bed cultivation. |
7. Kashi Divya
| Notification year | 2012 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 456(E) dt. 16.03.2012 |
| Salient features |
Fruiting starts 48–50 days after sowing; Single plant bears 10–12 light green fruits; Fruit length 15–16 cm and weight 80–85 g. |
| Yield | 250–300 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand |
| Special attributes | Tolerant to sponge gourd mosaic virus & downy and powdery mildew under field condition. |
Cultivation Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Luffa acutangula (Ridge gourd), Luffa cylindrica (Sponge gourd) |
| Popular Varieties/Hybrids |
RG – Kashi Shivani, Kashi Nanda, Pusa Nasdar; SG – Kashi Shreya, Kashi Vandana, Kashi Kalyani, Kashi Jyoti, Kashi Rakshita, Kashi Saumya |
| Climatic Requirements | Warm season crop, optimal temperature 25–30°C |
| Soil Type | Well-drained sandy loam soil with good organic matter; pH 6.0–7.5 |
| Sowing Time | Summer: Feb–Mar; Kharif: June–July |
| Seed Rate | 3–4 kg/ha |
| Transplanting | Spacing 150 × 50 cm; seeds sown 2–3 cm deep |
| Fertilizer Requirement |
100 kg N, 60 kg P₂O₅, 60 kg K₂O per hectare; FYM: 15–20 tons/ha |
| Irrigation | Regular intervals, especially during flowering and fruiting |
| Weed Control | Manual weeding 2–3 times in early stages |
| Harvesting | 90–120 days after sowing; harvest when fruits are tender |
| Yield | 15–20 tons/ha |
| Post-Harvest | Sorting, grading, packaging; storage in cool, dry conditions |
| Major Diseases | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Mosaic virus, Anthracnose |
| Major Pests | Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Aphids, Leaf miner, Melon weevil |
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