Available Varieties(11 varieties)
Bulbul
Bitter Gourd
Highly vigorous and high yielding F1 hybrid. Attractive elongated spindle-shaped dark green fruit with prickly interrupted sharp ridges. Average fruit length 18–20 cm, fruit weight 70–80 g. Suitable for cultivation in all south Indian districts.
Maturity
50–52 days
Yield
High
Season
Kharif, Summer
Manjula
Bitter Gourd
Long viny and prolific bearing hybrid with excellent plant vigour. Long, attractive uniform green fruits with sharp spines. Average fruit length 22–24 cm, fruit weight 100–120 g. Suitable for all south Indian districts.
Maturity
50–52 days
Yield
High
Season
Kharif, Summer
Bhavika
Bitter Gourd
Very strong and vigorous vine with more branching habit. Dark green fruits with prominent prickles. Medium long fruit (25–28 cm), average fruit weight 125–140 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew. Suitable for all south Indian districts.
Maturity
48–52 days
Yield
18–20 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
Dhanvi Chotu
Bitter Gourd
High yielding F1 hybrid. Short roundish elliptical shape, dark green in colour. Average fruit length 8–10 cm, fruit weight 35–45 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew. Suitable for all south Indian districts.
Maturity
48–50 days
Yield
15–18 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
Rupa
Bitter Gourd
Highly vigorous F1 Hybrid. Spindle-shaped, glossy green skin with mild spines. Medium-sized fruits (12–14 cm), thick flesh, moderate bitterness with fewer seeds. Average fruit weight 45–60 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew.
Maturity
52–55 days
Yield
19–20 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
Chameli
Bitter Gourd
High fruit setting F1 hybrid with long vigorous branching habit. Long, white coloured, medium spiny fruits. Average fruit length 18–20 cm, fruit weight 150–160 g. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew.
Maturity
50–55 days
Yield
20–22 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
Nandini
Bitter Gourd
Vigorous vine with high fruit setting habit. Medium length (22–23 cm) milky white fruit, average weight 85–100 g. Very good shipping and keeping quality. Early bearing hybrid. Suitable for all south Indian districts.
Maturity
48–50 days
Yield
18–19 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
Jaya
Bitter Gourd
Tremendous yielding research variety with excellent plant vigour. Dark green fruit with attractive thin to thick interrupted blunt prickly surface. Average fruit length 15–20 cm. Highly tolerant towards virus.
Maturity
42–48 days
Yield
12–15 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
Dhanvi Katahi
Bitter Gourd
Medium length spindle-shaped dark green fruits with continuous pointed spine pattern. Thick flesh, moderate bitterness with less seeds. High yielding with good crop longevity. Very good keeping quality for long-distance transportation. Recommended for all southern parts of India.
Maturity
50–58 days
Yield
5–7 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
White Long
Bitter Gourd
Long, spindle-shaped, glossy white skin fruits with tubercles. Medium-sized, thick flesh, moderate bitterness with less seeds. Recommended for all southern parts of India in Kharif and summer seasons.
Maturity
50–58 days
Yield
4–5 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer
Green Long
Bitter Gourd
Long spindle-shaped fruits with glossy green colour skin and moderate tubercles. Medium-sized, thick flesh, moderate bitterness with less seeds. Recommended for all southern parts of India in Kharif and summer seasons.
Maturity
50–58 days
Yield
4–5 t/acre
Season
Kharif, Summer