BARI Chalkumra-1
ASH GOURD VARIETY: BARI Chalkumra-1
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Crop origin: Indo-China region, Source of collection: Local |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Main characteristics | High yielding vine type variety, leaf deep green. Light green fruit, fruit length 18-20cm, average edible fruit weight 1.0-1.2kg, number of fruits per plant 10-12. This variety is cultivated in rainy trend area. Crop duration 120-140 days. Male and female flower initiation 40-45 days and 55-60 days after sowing. |
| Planting season and time | Summer (kharif): February to May. |
| Harvesting time | First fruit harvest after 65-70 days sowing , 2-3 days after harvest regularly, if harvest very young fruit set increase. |
| Yield | 25-30 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | High temperature and heavy rain tolerant |
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