Shine seeds bottlegord F1 Apsara

Introduction

Shine Bottle Gourd F1 Apsara is a premium F1 hybrid bottle gourd developed for high productivity and commercial cultivation. The hybrid is known for its vigorous vine growth, excellent fruit setting, attractive green cylindrical fruits, early maturity, and disease tolerance. Its uniform fruits, high yield potential, and good keeping quality make it an excellent choice for fresh markets as well as long-distance transportation

Key Features

• Premium F1 Hybrid bottle gourd.
• Strong and vigorous vine with excellent branching.
• Attractive green cylindrical fruits with smooth skin.
• Early maturity with the first harvest in 50–60 days.
• Very high yielding under proper crop management.
• Tolerant to major diseases.
• Uniform fruit size and shape for better market acceptance.
• Excellent shelf life and transport quality.

CROP CHARACTERISTICS

Suitable Sowing Season

• January – April
• May – August

The hybrid performs best under warm climatic conditions in fertile, well-drained sandy loam soils with adequate irrigation.

Harvesting

• First harvest starts 50–60 days after sowing.
• Harvest tender fruits every 2–3 days to encourage continuous fruiting and maximize yield.