BARI JHINGA-1
RIDGE GOURD VARIETY: BARI JHINGA-1
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Bangladesh(Locally collected) |
| Year of release | 2008 |
| Main characteristics | Early to main season variety(summer), attractive deep green color, large elongated fruit with well-defined ridge, edible part of fruit is very soft , average marketable fruit weight 125g, crop duration 120-140 days |
| Planting season and time | Recommended for summer rainy season, seed sowing in February-March |
| Harvesting time | 70-75 days after sowing(1st Harvest) |
| Yield | 16-20t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Virus disease tolerant |
| Quality of the product | Good |