Ridge Gourd Varieties Developed by IIVR
Kashi Nanda
| Notification year | 2024 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 1362(E) dt. 12.03.2024 |
| Salient features |
Foliage is green, medium viny (3.5–5.5 m); First male & female flowers appear on 34–39 days and 35–40 days after sowing, respectively; Fruits are green, long straight (15–20 cm, up to 23 cm on bower), diameter 3.2–3.8 cm; Average fruit weight 100–125 g; Fruits ready for harvest 42–48 days after sowing. |
| Yield | 140–180 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh |
Kashi Shivani
| Notification year | 2016 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 3666(E) dt. 06.12.2016 |
| Salient features |
Foliage is green, medium viny (3.5–5.25 m); First male and female flowers appear at node number 5–10 and 15–24, respectively; Fruits are green, long straight (20–30 cm, up to 40 cm on bower), diameter 3–4 cm; Average fruit weight 100–150 g; Fruits harvested 50–60 days after sowing. |
| Yield | 180–200 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand |
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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