BARI Snake gourd-1
SNAKE GOURD VARIETY: BARI Snake gourd-1
Main Features of the Variety
Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
Method of development/origin | South East Asian collection |
Year of release | 1999 |
Main characteristics | High yielding variety and this variety is suitable for cultivation in all regions of Bangladesh. Pods are light green, 5-7 green seeds are crispy and sweet. Dry seed are round, light green and slightly wrinkled. Snake gourd/plant 65-70, average fruit weight 130-140 g. |
Planting season and time | Rabi, and November. Extreme early. |
Harvesting time | Pod become harvestable within 45-50 days of sowing and harvest up to 160-170 days. |
Yield | 25-30 t/ha |
Resistance/tolerance | Resistance to disease and pest. |
