Name: VNR Akash F1 Hybrid Bitter Gourd Seeds
Brand: VNR Seeds
SKU: KS1758865871632

VNR Akash F1 Hybrid Bitter Gourd Seeds – Dark Green, High Yield, Flexible Spines

Akash F1 Hybrid Bitter Gourd by VNR is a vigorous hybrid variety producing attractive dark green fruits with continuous, pointed, and flexible spines. It offers short picking intervals, excellent fruit quality, and is highly suitable for long-distance transportation with consistent yield potential.

Product Specifications

Parameter	Details
Product Name	Akash F1 Hybrid Bitter Gourd Seeds
Brand	VNR
Crop	Bitter Gourd (Vegetable)
Fruit Colour	Attractive dark green
Fruit Shape	Spindle with flexible spines
Fruit Length	20–25 cm
Fruit Width	4–5 cm
Average Fruit Weight	150–160 g
Yield Potential	High yield; short picking intervals
Transportability	Suitable for long-distance markets

Key Features

Attractive dark green fruits with pointed, flexible spines.
High yield potential with short picking intervals.
Spindle-shaped fruits ideal for fresh market sales.
Excellent keeping quality and long-distance transport suitability.

Sowing Season & Recommended States

Season	States
Kharif	UP, BR, JH, OR, CH, WB, NER, HR, PB, DL, RJ, HP, UR, GJ, MH, MP, AP, TS, KA, TN, KL
Rabi	UP, BR, JH, OR, CH, WB, NER, HR, PB, DL, RJ, HP, UR, GJ, MH, MP, AP, TS, KA, TN, KL
Summer	UP, BR, JH, OR, CH, WB, NER, HR, PB, DL, RJ, HP, UR, GJ, MH, MP, AP, TS, KA, TN, KL

Planting & Agronomy

Aspect	Guideline
Seed Rate	0.8–1.5 kg/acre
Method of Sowing	Dibbling
Spacing	Row × Row: 4–5 ft; Plant × Plant: 2–3 ft
First Harvest	50–55 days after sowing (DAS)

Usage & Cultivation Tips

Adopt staking or trellising for straighter fruits and improved quality.
Harvest fruits regularly at the right stage to maintain picking intervals.
Follow integrated pest and disease management for optimal yields.
Provide timely irrigation and balanced nutrition for uniform fruit setting.

FAQs

Q1: What is the average fruit size of Akash F1 Bitter Gourd?
A1: Fruits are 20–25 cm long, 4–5 cm wide, weighing 150–160 g.

Q2: When does the first harvest start?
A2: Around 50–55 days after sowing under proper crop management.

Q3: What makes Akash suitable for transport?
A3: Fruits have flexible spines, good shelf-life, and tolerate long-distance transportation.

Q4: Which states are best for its cultivation?
A4: Recommended across major states including UP, BR, WB, MP, GJ, MH, AP, TS, KA, TN, KL and others for Kharif, Rabi, and Summer.

Disclaimer: The information above is intended for informational purposes. For proper application, always follow the official directions mentioned on the packaging and product leaflet.