CROP & SEASON
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Samar is a high-performing hybrid bottle gourd developed for strong vine growth, early and uniform fruit setting and excellent yield potential. It delivers consistent performance across different seasons and growing conditions.
KEY CHARACTERSTICS
CROP & SEASON
Fruit Shape
Round with a Conical/Narrow Neck
KHARIF
June – July sowing
Fruit Color
Attractive Shiny Parrot Green
ZAID (SUMMER)
Feb – March sowing
Fruit Length
16-20 cm
AGRONOMIC STRENGTHS
Fruit Diameter
9-10 cm
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Highly vigorous vine with profuse fruiting
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High fruit setting ability
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Suitable for long duration harvesting
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Good tolerance to field stress conditions
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Suitable for both fresh market and processing
Attractive Fruits • Vigorous Growth• Excellent Market Preference
SAMAR
BOTTLE GOURD
Fruit Weight
750-800 g
Flesh
Pure white and Tender
First harvest
50-55 days after sowing
High Yield
150–200
QTL/ACRE UNDER GOOD MANAGEMENT
SEED PRODUCTION
HIGH SEED YIELD POTENTIAL WITH EXCELLENT RECOVERY
STRONG VIGOR
HEALTHY VINES WITH EXCELLENT ADAPTABILITY ACROSS CONDITIONS.
ATTRACTIVE LIGHT GREEN FRUITS WITH SMOOTH SKIN & GOOD SHELF LIFE.
MARKET PREFERRED
Performs well across IND, PAK, BAN, NEP, SL, CHN, THA, VIE, IDN, PHI, MYA, MAS.
Uniformity
Very High
Seed Rate
500-600 g/acre
SEED PRODUCTION ADVANTAGE
Specially developed for seed growers with high seed recovery, uniform fruits and strong floral synchrony.
HIGH FLOWERING SYNCHRONIZATION
BETTER POLLINATION AND SEED SET
BETTER GRADING AND HIGHER QUALITY SEEDS
UNIFORM FRUITS
HIGH SEED RECOVERY
STRONGER FRUIT RETENTION FOR HIGHER RECOVERY PERCENTAGE
GOOD SEED QUALITY
BETTER SIZE, WEIGHT AND GERMINATION POTENTIAL
6–8 ft (Row to Row)
Recommended Spacing:
2–3 ft (Plant to Plant)
Disease Tolerance:
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Moderate tolerance to
NDLCV (New Delhi Leaf Curl Virus)
Performs better under balanced nutrition and proper spray schedule.
Yield Potential:
150–200 qtl/acre
(Under good management).
WHY CHOOSE Samar?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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Attractive dark green fruits with good market appeal
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Long harvesting duration with continuous fruit setting
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Vigorous plants with excellent fruiting ability
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Intermediate resistance to NDLCV
Well-drained soil with good organic matter Soil pH=6.5-7.5
Use balanced fertilizers and maintain proper nutrition
Provide regular irrigation for best results
Follow timely plant protection measures for healthy crop