Product Description

MEGHA is a high-performing F1 hybrid sponge gourd variety known for its vigorous vine growth, uniform fruiting, and excellent adaptability. The variety produces attractive dark green, cylindrical, and straight fruits with smooth skin, making it highly suitable for fresh market consumption.

It is an early maturing variety with consistent fruit setting and continuous harvesting ability. MEGHA offers good tolerance against common pests and diseases, ensuring stable yields across growing seasons. Its superior fruit quality, uniformity, and transport suitability make it an ideal choice for commercial cultivation.

Key Features

✔ Vigorous and strong climbing vine growth
✔ Early maturity ensuring quick returns
✔ Uniform, attractive fruits with excellent market appeal
✔ Continuous fruiting with long harvesting duration
✔ Good tolerance to common pests and diseases
✔ Suitable for both summer and monsoon cultivation
✔ Ideal for long-distance transport and commercial markets
✔ High yield potential with consistent performance

Specifications

• Seed Type: F1 Hybrid
• Plant Type: Vigorous climbing vine
• Maturity: 40–45 days after sowing
• Fruit Shape: Cylindrical, straight
• Fruit Colour: Dark green
• Fruit Length: 20–25 cm
• Average Fruit Weight: 100–150 grams
• Fruit Texture: Smooth skin, tender white flesh
• Taste: Mild and suitable for culinary use
• Growing Season: Summer & Monsoon
• Disease Tolerance: Good field tolerance to common pests & diseases
• Harvesting: Continuous picking over long duration