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
R11
Bitter GOURD
High Yield
140-180 qtl/acre under Good Management
SEED PRODUCTION
High Seed Yield Potential With Excellent Recovery
STRONG VIGOR
Healthy Vines With Excellent Adaptability Across Conditions
MARKET PREFERRED
Green Fruits With Prominent Tubercles & Excellent Shelf Life
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
KEY CHARACTERSTICS
Fruit Shape
Medium long fruits with blunt spines
Fruit Color
Dark Green, shiny fruits
Fruit Length
14–15 cm
Fruit Diameter
5-6 cm
Fruit Weight
100-120 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 and Firm
First harvest
50-55 days after sowing
Uniformity
Very High
Seed Rate
600-1000 g /acre
CROP & SEASON
AGRONOMIC STRENGTHS
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Strong vigorous vine growth with excellent fruit setting
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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.
R11 is a premium hybrid bitter gourd known for its strong plant vigor, continuous fruit bearing, and uniform harvest quality. It produces attractive, market-preferred fruits with good texture and dependable yield performance under varied climatic and field conditions.
CROP & SEASON
KHARIF
June – July sowing
ZAID (SUMMER)
Feb – March sowing
Early Harvest • Attractive Dark Green Fruits • Strong Market Acceptance
Recommended Spacing:
Performs better under balanced nutrition and proper spray schedule.
Yield Potential:
140-180 qtl/acre
(Under good management).
WHY CHOOSE R11?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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Strong Market Preference – Attractive shiny dark green fruits with uniform appearance are highly preferred in fresh markets.
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Early Crop Readiness – Early harvesting helps growers reach the market faster for better returns.
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Better Keeping Quality – Firm fruits maintain freshness and appearance during transportation and storage.
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Well-drained soil with good organic matter Soil pH=6.5-7.5
Use balanced fertilizers and maintain proper nutrition
Provide regular irrigation for best results
Follow timely plant protection measures for healthy crop
Consistent Fruiting Habit – Vigorous plants support continuous fruit setting and repeated harvesting.