About Ratan Seeds
Ratan Ridge Gourd Seeds by Vokkal Seeds is a vigorous, mid-early ridge gourd hybrid producing uniform, green fruits with good marketability. Ratan ridge gourd matures about 45 days after planting and offers prolific bearing throughout the crop cycle. Vokkal Seeds Ratan is suitable for local markets as well as long-distance transportation and supports very good keeping quality under recommended crop management practices.
Key Features and Benefits
- Ratan Ridge Gourd is a mid-early hybrid with high vigour for consistent vine growth
- Good stay-vigour character supports prolific and sustained bearing
- Good fruit setting enables reliable yield through the season
- Very tender fruit with good keeping quality
- Uniform green fruits suitable for the fresh market
- Long, straight fruits with good market appeal
- Good yield potential if managed well
- Ratan Ridge Gourd is suited to standard ridge gourd growing conditions
Ratan Ridge Gourd Characteristics
Characteristics |
Details |
Plant Type |
Mid-early hybrid with high vigour and excellent vine growth |
Fruit Shape |
Long, straight, uniform |
Fruit Colour |
Green |
Fruit Size |
Uniform fruits |
Average Fruit Weight |
200–250 grams |
Fruit Length |
50–55 cm |
Fruit Firmness |
Tender, with good keeping quality |
Fruit Harvesting Start |
About 45 days after planting |
Market Suitability |
Ratan Ridge Gourd is suitable for local markets as well as long-distance transportation due to good keeping quality and attractive appearance |
Recommended Season & States For Vokkal Ratan Ridge Gourd
Season |
Recommended States |
Kharif (June-July) |
MH, MP, RJ, South |
Summer (Dec-Mar) |
MH, MP, RJ, South |
Seed Rate: 500 to 600 g per acre.
Ratan Ridge Gourd Expert Advice
“Most farmers like to grow Ratan Ridge Gourd because it's a mid-early hybrid with high vigour and offers prolific bearing throughout the crop cycle, suitable for local markets as well as long-distance transportation and it has very good keeping quality.”-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.
