SONAM
SPONGE GOURD
High Yield
Excellent yield potential Under Good Management
SEED PRODUCTION
High Seed Yield Potential With Excellent Recovery
STRONG VIGOR
Healthy Vines With Excellent Adaptability Across Conditions
MARKET PREFERRED
Deep Green, Spiky Fruits With Prominent Tubercles & Excellent Shelf Life
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
KEY CHARACTERSTICS
Fruit Shape
Long and thin straight fruits
Fruit Color
Green
Fruit Length
24-26 cm
Fruit Diameter
3-3.5 cm
Fruit Weight
120-150 g
High Yield
Excellent Yield Potential Under Good Management
SEED PRODUCTION
High Seed Yield Potential With Excellent Recovery
STRONG VIGOR
Healthy Vines With Excellent Adaptability Across Conditions
MARKET PREFERRED
Deep Green, Spiky Fruits With Prominent Tubercles & Excellent Shelf Life
Flesh
Tender soft flesh
First harvest
40-45 days after sowing
Uniformity
Very High
Seed Rate
0.8-1.5 Kg /acre
CROP & SEASON
AGRONOMIC STRENGTHS
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​Strong vigorous vine with continuous fruiting
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Early and continuous harvesting ability
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Good field adaptability across growing seasons
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Suitable for long-distance transportation and extended shelf life
Performs well across IND, PAK, BAN, NEP, SL, CHN, THA, VIE, IDN, PHI, MYA, MAS.
Sonam is a high-performing hybrid sponge gourd variety appreciated for its fast vine growth, excellent fruit uniformity, and dependable yield performance. The plants produce long, attractive, and tender fruits with appealing color, soft flesh, and strong market demand. It adapts well to varied climatic conditions and maintains consistent fruit quality throughout the harvesting period. Ideal for fresh vegetable markets as well as commercial farming, the variety is valued for its productivity, appearance, and reliable field performance.
CROP & SEASON
KHARIF
June – July sowing
ZAID (SUMMER)
Feb – March sowing
SEED PRODUCTION ADVANTAGE
Specially developed for seed growers with high seed recovery, uniform fruits and strong floral synchrony.
HIGH FLOWERING SYNCHRONIZATION
Better Pollination And Seed Set
Better Grading And Higher Quality Seeds
UNIFORM FRUITS
HIGH SEED RECOVERY
Stronger Fruit Retention For Higher Recovery Percentage
GOOD SEED QUALITY
Better Size, Weight And Germination Potential
Recommended Spacing:
Disease Tolerance:
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​Good field tolerance under recommended management
Performs better under balanced nutrition and proper spray schedule.
Yield Potential:
Excellent Yield
(Under good management).
WHY CHOOSE Sonam?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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​Attractive Fruit Quality – Long thin green fruits with uniform appearance are preferred in fresh markets.
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​Early Harvesting – Early crop readiness supports faster market availability.
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Vigorous Plant Growth – Strong vines support continuous fruit development and repeated harvesting.
Well-drained soil with good organic matter Soil pH=6.0-7.5
Use balanced fertilizers and maintain proper nutrition
Provide regular irrigation for best results
Follow timely plant protection measures for healthy crop
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Good Marketability – Uniform fruits with tender texture help achieve better market acceptance.