YOHAN
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
Designed to meet market demand with its attractive fruit shape, early maturity, and consistently high yields.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
KEY CHARACTERSTICS
Fruit Shape
Elongated smooth fruits
Fruit Color
Dark Green
Fruit Length
20-22 cm
Fruit Diameter
2.5-3.0 cm
Fruit Weight
100-140 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
55-60 days after sowing
Uniformity
Very High
Seed Rate
0.7-1.0 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.
Yohan 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
Early Harvest • High Yield • Attractive Green Fruits
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 Yohan?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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Early Maturity – Early harvesting helps growers enter the market sooner.
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High Yielding Hybrid – Strong plant vigour supports better productivity.
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Attractive Fruit Appearance – Dark green elongated fruits have good market preference.
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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Wide Adaptability – Suitable for cultivation across summer and rainy seasons.