CROP & SEASON
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Yuvan 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
Cylindrical
KHARIF
June – July sowing
Fruit Color
Attractive Parrot Green
ZAID (SUMMER)
Feb – March sowing
Fruit Length
25-30 cm
AGRONOMIC STRENGTHS
Fruit Diameter
6-8 cm
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Vigorous climber with early bulking
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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
Fruit Weight
700-800 g
Very Early Hybrid • Attractive Parrot Green Fruits • High Yield Potential
Yuvan
BOTTLE GOURD
Flesh
Tender and white
First harvest
42-47 days after sowing
High Yield
EXCELLENT YIELD POTENTIAL 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
Uniformity
Very High
Performs well across IND, PAK, BAN, NEP, SL, CHN, THA, VIE, IDN, PHI, MYA, MAS.
Seed Rate
800-1500 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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Good field tolerance to Common cucurbit diseases
Performs better under balanced nutrition and proper spray schedule.
Yield Potential:
Excellent Yield
(Under good management).
WHY CHOOSE Yuvan?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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Superior Market Value: Glossy light green fruits with uniform shape fetch premium market prices.
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Extended Shelf Life: Firm fruits with good stay-green quality are suitable for long-distance transportation.
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Early Fruiting: Early maturity helps farmers reach the market sooner for better returns.
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High Prolificacy: Vigorous plants produce frequent female flowers, ensuring heavy and continuous fruit setting.
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