Hybrid Bitter Gourd
Jigar
- A hybrid bitter gourd line under multi-location evaluation.
- Selected for dense prickles, dark colour and sustained bearing.
- Crop
- Bitter Gourd
- Type
- Hybrid Bitter Gourd
- Breeding code
- MLB-131
- Season
- Summer, rainy & winter
Editorial note: Research line — full agronomic specification to be confirmed.
Performance depends on soil, water, season and crop management. Seed is sold subject to the Seeds Act, 1966 and the conditions printed on the pack. For agronomic advice in your area, call +91 87478 56794.
From the trial book
Jigar under field evaluation
Photographs taken during Melbo's own multi-location trials.
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