| Characters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fruit colour | Shiny dark green | |
| Fruit length (cm) | 4-6 | |
| Fruit weight (g) | 40-50 | |
| Fruit shape | Short spindle | |
Hybrid Bitter gourd NBGH - 1378 (Bittu)
Special features
- Dark green, very short, spindle shape, chuva type and sharp prickled fruits
- Profuse fruit bearing habit with wider acceptance
- This hybrid is ready for first harvest from 45-50 days after sowing
- Excellent shelf life and suitable for long distance market
- Highly tolerant to PM, DM & CMV diseases