CROP & SEASON
Strong Vigour • Club Shape Fruits • High Yield Potential
VIHAN
BOTTLE GOURD
High Yield
180–220
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
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Vihan 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
Fruit Shape
Club Long / Club Shape
Fruit Color
Dark Green with Blotches
Fruit Length
45-55 cm
Fruit Diameter
10-11 cm
Fruit Weight
1.5-2.0 Kg
Flesh
Pure white andTender
First harvest
55-60 days after sowing
Uniformity
Very High
Seed Rate
500-600 g/acre
CROP & SEASON
Performs well across IND, PAK, BAN, NEP, SL, CHN, THA, VIE, IDN, PHI, MYA, MAS.
KHARIF
June – July sowing
ZAID (SUMMER)
Feb – March sowing
AGRONOMIC STRENGTHS
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Vigorous vine with prolific fruit setting
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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
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:
✓
High tolerance to
Downy Mildew
Soil-borne wilts
Performs better under balanced nutrition and proper spray schedule.
Yield Potential:
180–220 qtl/acre
(Under good management).
WHY CHOOSE Vihan?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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High Market Value – Uniform fruit shape and color make this variety a top choice for traders.
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Early Harvest – Fast crop development allows for a quick turnaround and timely market entry.
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Extended Shelf Life – Superior firmness allows for long-distance transportation with minimal damage.
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Continuous Bearing – Strong fruit-setting ability ensures a higher total yield per acre.
Well-drained soil with good organic matter Soil pH=6.0-7.5
Use balanced fertilizers and maintain proper nutrition
Provide regular irrigation for best results
Follow timely plant protection measures for healthy crop