Ridge Gourd Farming: 5 Varieties Promise High Yield, Quick Income for Farmers

• District Horticulture Officer Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak advises farmers to plant ridge gourd in February for high summer demand and quick profits.
• Ridge gourd varieties like 'Pusa Supriya' and 'Pant Chikni Toria-1' mature in 50-55 days, offering yields of 130-170 quintals per hectare.
• 'Pusa Chikni' provides a higher yield of 150-200 quintals per hectare, though it takes 60-70 days to mature.
• 'Kashi Divya' from Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi, offers disease resistance and yields 130-160 quintals in 60 days.
• 'Kalyanpur Hari Chikni' from Kanpur University is a top-yielding variety, producing 200-220 quintals per hectare, significantly boosting farmer income.

Why It Matters: New ridge gourd varieties offer quick maturity, high yields, and disease resistance, ensuring significant profits for farmers.