About Syngenta Asmita Bittergourd Seed
Syngenta Syngenta Asmita Bitter Gourd is a high-performing hybrid known for vigorous plant growth, strong branching, and good fruit setting. It produces attractive dark green, shiny, and uniform fruits with dense prickles and excellent market appeal. The variety offers intermediate tolerance to downy mildew and powdery mildew, along with reliable performance under normal agro-climatic conditions. With good yield potential and consistent fruit quality, Asmita Bitter Gourd is a suitable choice for farmers seeking profitable and quality bitter gourd cultivation. Syngenta Asmita Bittergourd Seeds is useful for farmers looking for Kharif, Rabi, and Summer bitter gourd cultivation across India.
Asmita Bittergourd Seeds are suitable for farmers looking for vigorous plant growth, good branching, and attractive dark green fruits. The plants have green foliage with more branching and good fruit setting.
The fruits are dark green, shiny, uniform in shape, and have dense prickles.
Asmita bitter gourd seed is suitable for cultivation across India under normal agro-climatic conditions.
Key Features and Benefits
- Intermediate tolerance to DM and PM
- Dark green, shiny, attractive fruits
- Uniform fruit shape
- Dense prickles on fruits
- Vigorous plant type
- Green foliage with more branching
- Good fruit setting
- Average yield of 18 to 20 MT per acre, depending on season and cultural practices
- Syngenta Bitter Gourd Asmita is Suitable for all India cultivation under normal agro-climatic conditions
Asmita Bitter Gourd Characteristics
Parameter |
Details |
Fruit Colour |
Dark green |
Fruit Appearance |
Shiny and attractive |
Fruit Shape |
Uniform |
Fruit Surface |
Dense prickles |
Fruit Length |
30 to 32 cm |
Fruit Girth |
4 to 5 cm |
Fruit Weight |
125 to 140 gm, depending on cultural practices |
Plant Type |
Vigorous plant |
Foliage |
Green foliage |
Branching |
More branching |
Fruit Setting |
Good fruit setting |
Sowing Method |
Direct sowing in the main field |
Maturity |
55 to 60 days after sowing, depending on the season and climate |
Picking Interval |
Generally, 6 to 7 days |
Expected Yield |
18 to 20 MT per acre, depending on the season and cultural practices |
Recommended Season & States
Season |
Recommended States |
Kharif |
GJ, RJ, KA, AP, TS, TN, WB, BR, OD, UP, JH, AS, SK, TR, ML, MN, MZ, PB, HR, HP, JK, UT, MP, CG, MH |
Rabi |
RJ, KA, AP, TS, TN, WB, BR, OD, UP, JH, SK, AS, TP, ML, MN, MZ, PB, HR, MP, CG, MH |
Summer |
GJ, RJ, KA, AP, TS, TN, WB, BR, OD, UP, JH, AS, SK, TP, ML, MN, MZ, PB, HR, HP, JK, UT, MP, CG, MH |
Agro Climatic Suitability: All India
Seed Rate: 600 to 700 gm per acre
Recommended spacing is:
Spacing Parameter |
Recommendation |
Row to Row |
120 cm |
Plant to Plant |
60 cm |
Asmita Bittergourd Seed Expert Advice
“Most farmers prefer to grow this variety because of its good quality, disease resistance, and uniform fruiting.” - BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended guidelines mentioned on the product label and leaflet for best results.