BARI LAU-2
VARIETY: BARI LAU-2
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Bangladesh (Locally collected) |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Main characteristics | Light green ash gourd type(round with square end) fruits, profuse fruiting, number of fruits per plant is about 15-20, fruit length 18-20 cm long and breadth 14-15cm, Average fruit weight 1.5kg, fruit/plant 15-20. Crop duration 120-140 days High yielding than another variety. This variety is cultivated all over Bangladesh. |
| Planting season and time | Winter/rabi Sowing September, Planting October. In august this variety is cultivated as early crop. |
| Harvesting time | First fruit harvest 65-75 days after sowing, if harvest very young stage fruit/plant and yield increase. |
| Yield | 50-60 t/ha |
| Quality of the product | Exportable because of attractive shape |