BARI Jhinga-1
RIDGE GOURD VARIETY: BARI Jhinga-1
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agricultural 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 |
