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Pusa Utkarsh - Long melon (ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi )


Year of release : 2015-16

Characteristics :

First early maturing variety of long melon for spring summer season cultivation under North Indian plains.

Fruits sets ready for first harvest in 45-50 days after sowing in spring summer season.

Fruits are slightly curved, medium long (length 52 cm), thin (diameter 2.4 cm), light green, smooth non-prominent ridges, shiny with tender skin, crispy flesh, and free from bitterness.

Each fruit weighs 130-145g at marketable stage.

Seeds light tan in colour.

Average fruit yield 29.2 t/ha during spring summer season.

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