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General Information

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Spine gourd (Momordica sp), also known as Kantola (Hindi), Kankoda (Gujarati), Kartoli (Marathi) is a vegetable, tropical and seasonal crop. It is grown in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Northern and Eastern part of India.

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Why Tissue Culture KANKODA – Spine Gourd?

  • Available at anytime, any quantities as per the demand.
  • Holding 18 secondary hardening centres across India for timely delivery.
  • Strong after sales technical support / services.
  • Dedicated transport service for prompt delivery.

Advantages of Tissue Culture Spine Gourd

Conventional propagules TC raised spine gourd
Limited availability of planting material Available as per demand
Unknown sex Known sex
Low rate of establishment - Perennial care is required High rate of establishment - Field can be cultivated each year
Unknown variety True to type selected elite variety

Cultivation Practice & Yield

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  • Soil type : Sandy loam to clay
  • Climate : The Optimum range of temperature is 28° C to 30°C. Dry weather after monsoon.
  • Variety : Local.
  • Season of Planting : April to June
  • Spacing : 4’’ X 2’’ with ratio of 9 female to 1 male.
  • Days to flowering : 90 days to 110 days
  • Harvesting : Picking up – every week.
  • Yield : Approximate 5 to 6 tons / ha*

*varies with field conditions

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