About Shridhar Bitter Gourd Seeds
Ankur Hy. Shridhar is a hybrid bitter gourd variety developed for vigorous plant growth, early harvesting and good fruit production. It produces attractive dark green fruits with an interrupted blunt prickly surface. The fruits are generally 15–20 cm long and have good market appeal. The hybrid is suitable for commercial cultivation during Kharif and summer seasons.
Key Features of Shridhar Bitter Gourd Seeds
Vigorous plant growth with good fruit-bearing capacity.
Early harvesting, with first picking in approximately 45–50 days after sowing.
Produces attractive dark green fruits.
Good virus tolerance.
Uniform fruit development with good market acceptance.
Suitable for commercial cultivation.
Performs well under proper crop management practices.
Crop & Fruit Characteristics
Type: Hybrid
Plant Growth: Vigorous
Fruit Colour: Dark Green
Fruit Length: 15–20 cm
Fruit Surface: Interrupted blunt prickly
First Picking: 45–50 days after sowing
Disease Tolerance: Virus tolerant
Recommended Season & States
Recommended Seasons:
Kharif: June–July
Summer: January–February
Suitable States:
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Madhya Pradesh
Suitable for warm-growing regions with proper irrigation and drainage.
Seed Rate per Acre
Recommended seed rate: 1.5–2 kg per acre (indicative).
Maintain appropriate spacing according to the cultivation system.
Direct sowing is generally followed.
Use healthy, quality seeds for better germination and crop establishment.
Additional Information
Irrigation: Maintain adequate soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile sandy loam soil is suitable.
Support: Trellis or pandal training can improve fruit quality and harvesting convenience.
Harvesting: Harvest fruits at the tender green stage for better market quality.
