RISHA
Bitter 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
Medium long spindle-shaped fruits with prominent spines
Fruit Color
Dark green
Fruit Length
18–22 cm
Fruit Diameter
4-5 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 and Firm
First harvest
50-55 days after sowing
Uniformity
Very High
Seed Rate
1.0-1.5 Kg /acre
CROP & SEASON
AGRONOMIC STRENGTHS
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Strong and sturdy vigorous vine 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.
Risha 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 Green Fruits • High Yield Potential
RABI (MILD REGIONS)
Sept – Oct 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:
Intermediate Resistance to
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Powdery Mildew (PM)
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CABYV (Cucurbit Aphid-Borne Yellows Virus)
Performs better under balanced nutrition and proper spray schedule.
Yield Potential:
Excellent Yield
(Under good management).
WHY CHOOSE Risha?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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Strong Market Appeal – Attractive dark green fruits with uniform size are highly preferred in fresh markets.
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Early Crop Readiness – Early harvesting helps growers capture better market opportunities.
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Better Transport Quality – Firm fruits retain freshness and appearance during transportation.
Well-drained soil with good organic matter Soil pH=6.0-7.0
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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Continuous Fruiting Habit – Vigorous plants support repeated harvesting and consistent productivity.