Bottle Gourd Varieties Developed by IIVR
Kashi Shubhra
| Notification year | 2024 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 1362(E) dt. 12.03.2024 |
| Salient features | Fruits are cylindrical, green, attractive and medium long (28–30 cm) |
| Yield | 470–520 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Bihar, Jharkhand, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
Tolerant to downy mildew Gutka type variety and suitable for packaging, distant transportation & export |
Kashi Kirti
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692(E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Fruits are green, small, cylindrical shape Early maturing and high yielding over the check variety |
| Yield | 440–460 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
Suitable for distant marketing due to better post-harvest life Gutka type variety |
Kashi Kundal
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692(E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Oval shape fruit, sowing in 1st fortnight of September Days to 1st harvest at 90–95 days after sowing |
| Yield | 375–410 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
Suitable for off-season production under lower temperature Tolerant to downy mildew and powdery mildew disease |
Kashi Kiran
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692(E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Light green attractive round fruits Average fruit weight 600–700 g and capable of producing 13–14 fruits/plant |
| Yield | 450–480 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attribute | Tolerant to downy mildew |
Kashi Ganga
| Notification year | 2006 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 597(E) dt. 25.04.2006 |
| Salient features |
Light green fruit, length 30 cm and diameter 7 cm Individual fruit weight: 800–900 g |
| Yield | 480–550 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
Kashi Bahar (Hybrid)
| Notification year | 2006 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 597(E) dt. 25.04.2006 |
| Salient features |
Long fruited hybrid Fruit straight, light green, length 30–32 cm Average weight 780–850 g |
| Yield | 500–550 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
Suitable for rainy and summer season cultivation Tolerant to anthracnose, downy mildew under field conditions |
Cultivation Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lagenaria siceraria |
| Popular Varieties/Hybrids | Kashi Ganga, Kashi Shubhra, Kashi Kiran, Pusa Naveen; Kashi Bahar (Hy) |
| Climatic Requirements | Warm and humid climate (25°C - 35°C) |
| Soil Type | Well-drained sandy loam; pH 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Sowing Time | Summer: Feb–Mar; Kharif: June–July |
| Seed Rate | 3.5–4.5 kg/ha |
| Transplanting | Direct sowing; Spacing: 200 x 75 cm |
| Fertilizer Requirement | 100 kg N, 80 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 |
| Harvesting | 90–100 days after sowing; harvest when fruits are tender |
| Yield | 40–60 tons/ha |
| Post-Harvest | Store in cool, ventilated conditions |
| Major Diseases | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Anthracnose, Mosaic virus, Cercospora leaf spot |
| Major Pests | Red pumpkin beetle, Fruit fly, Aphids, Leaf miner |
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