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Ash Gourd

Pusa Sabzipetha
Description

This variety is identified for Kharif cultivation in Zone VIII (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala). Its vines are medium long (average length 7.0m) and fruits are cylindrical. It requires 100-110 days for first fruit maturity.

Salient Feature

The average flesh thickness of fruits is 6.40 cm. Average yield is 36.5 t/ha and fruit weight is 3.5 kg. Suitable for culinary purpose.

Pusa Ujwal
Description

It is a selection from indigenous material. Its vine is medium (3-4 m) long. The fruits are oblong ellipsoid with greenish white rind and white flesh. The average fruit weight is 7 kg.

Salient Feature

They have long storability (more than 6 months at room temperature). The average yield is 45.0 t/ha.

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