Farmers turn to ‘Kashi Shubhara’ for high-yield bottle gourd farming

Lucknow: Choosing the right variety is very important for farmers in vegetable farming. Those who want to get the best possible result and better growth of bottle gourd. The growers should plant the ‘Kashi Shubhara’ variety. It is an open-pollinated bottle gourd developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This variety has gained popularity due to its adaptability, high yield, and suitability for different farming systems.

Kashi Shubhara can be grown in most of the season, giving farmers the chance to grow it almost all over the year. It can be grown under low tunnels or in protected environments, which allows farmers  community to produce the crop when other varieties aren’t available, fetching good profit to them.

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The advantage with Kashi Shubhara is its high yield potential. Farmers can grow up to 600 quintals per hectare, which is much higher than many older varieties. The combination of high yield and good fruit quality means farmers can earn more money by growing Kashi Shubhara. It meets the demands of both consumers and markets, offering both quantity and quality.

Kashi Shubhara has been grown successfully  in several states, such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Punjab. It has been grown in local conditions in these regions, providing farmers with a reliable crop that can handle different environmental challenges. Its adaptability to various regions shows how valuable it is for farmers looking to boost their production.

Selecting the right variety is key to success in today’s horticulture. Kashi Shubhara has all the qualities, making it a great choice for farmers who want to increase productivity as well as profit. It  is a dependable option that supports modern farming and fulfills the demands of markets.