Long Melon Varieties Developed by IIVR

1. Kashi Santushti

Notification year	2021 (AICRP-VC)
Gazette Notification	S.O. 1480(E) dt. 01.04.2021
Salient features	Fruit length 30 cm ,average fruit weight 30-60g Fruits skin colour light green , smooth prominent ridges & crispy
Yield	150–200 q/ha
Recommended state	Punjab ,Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand

2. Kashi Vidhi

Notification year	2024 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette Notification	S.O. 1362 (E) dt. 12.03.2024
Salient features	Early, harvesting starts at 45-48 days after Sowing (4-5 days early compare to other variety) Long fruit (25-35 cm), light green colour , crispy and free from carpel separation High yield potential (340-360 q/ha ) in 70 to 80 days crop duration
Yield	300–350 q/ha
Recommended state	Uttar Pradesh
Special attributes	Field tolerant to viruses and downy mildew