Bitter Gourd – Kashi Pratishtha (NSC Certified Vegetable Seed)

• High Yielding & Uniform Fruits – Kashi Pratishtha is a superior bitter gourd variety known for high yield and uniform fruit size, ideal for fresh market demand and better income.
• Attractive Dark Green Fruits – Produces medium to long fruits with rich dark green colour and prominent spines, giving excellent visual appeal for consumers and retailers.
• Tender Flesh & Good Bitterness – Fruits are tender with good bitterness, making them ideal for a variety of culinary uses (curries, stir-fries, stuffed dishes).
• Vigorous Vine Growth – Plants show strong vine growth with a prolonged harvesting period, enabling multiple pickings and continuous income.
• Wide Adaptability – Suitable for open field cultivation and adaptable to different growing conditions across agro-climatic regions.
• NSC Certified Seed – Seed is truthfully labelled and supplied by National Seeds Corporation (NSC), ensuring quality and reliability.

Seed & Crop Information

• Brand & Certification: National Seeds Corporation (NSC) — high-quality, truthfully labelled seeds.
• Fruit Type: Medium to long, spiny, dark green fruits with tender edible flesh.
• Harvest Period: Continuous over an extended season when picked tenderly; exact days to first harvest typically ~50–60 days after sowing (common for bitter gourd, though specific field duration for this variety isn’t published).
• Recommended Seasons: Kharif (May–June sowing), Zaid / Summer (March–April), and Rabi in mild climates depending on local conditions.
• Adapted Regions: Suitable for major bitter gourd growing areas including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, and neighbouring states.