Santosh F1 Hybrid Ridge Gourd Seeds | Enza Zaden

Santosh F1 Hybrid Ridge Gourd Seeds (Enza Zaden)

Santosh F1 Hybrid Ridge Gourd Seeds (Enza Zaden) is a ridge gourd seed selection from Enza Zaden. Prepare a well-drained growing area with enough space for healthy plant development and convenient harvesting.

Variety details

• Santosh F1 Hybrid Ridge Gourd by Enza Zaden is a premium hybrid ridge gourd variety known for its strong vine growth, early harvesting, attractive long green fruits, and excellent transport quality . This variety is highly suitable for commercial farmers looking for uniform fruit quality and better market acceptance.
• ⭐ Product Highlights
• 🌱 Brand: Enza Zaden
• 🥒 Crop: Ridge Gourd / Turai / तोरई
• 🏷️ Variety: Santosh F1 Hybrid
• 🌿 Plant Growth: Strong and rapidly proliferating vines
• 🥒 Fruit Type: Long, moderately thick, attractive green fruits
• 📏 Average Fruit Length: 38–42 cm
• ⏱️ First Picking: 45–50 days after sowing
• 🚚 Transport Quality: Suitable for long-distance transportation
• 📦 Storage: Good keeping quality for extended storage
• 🛡️ Resistance: IR to Gemini Virus and Downy Mildew, DM
• 🌱 Strong & Vigorous Vine Growth
• Santosh develops strong and fast-spreading vines , supporting healthy crop growth, better canopy development, and good fruit setting under suitable growing conditions.
• 🥒 Attractive Long Green Ridge Gourd Fruits
• The fruits are long, moderately thick, and green in color , giving them an attractive appearance and desirable texture for fresh vegetable markets.
• ⏱️ Early Harvesting Variety
• Farmers can start the first picking within just 45–50 days after sowing , helping them get an early market advantage.
• 🚚 Good for Transport & Storage
• Santosh Ridge Gourd has good keeping quality and is suitable for long-distance transportation , making it ideal for commercial cultivation and distant markets.
• 🛡️ Disease Resistance Traits
• This hybrid has Intermediate Resistance, IR, to Gemini Virus and Downy Mildew, DM , supporting better crop performance under disease pressure.
• ✅ Recommended For
• Santosh F1 Hybrid Ridge Gourd Seeds are recommended for farmers looking for an early, vigorous, market-friendly, long green ridge gourd variety with good fruit quality, transport suitability, and better field tolerance.
• 📌 Key Specifications
• Crop Ridge Gourd / Turai / तोरई
• Variety Santosh F1 Hybrid
• Brand Enza Zaden
• Fruit Type Long, moderately thick, green fruits
• Fruit Length 38–42 cm approx.
• First Picking 45–50 days after sowing
• Resistance IR to Gemini Virus and Downy Mildew, DM

Sowing and establishment

Sow in warm, well-drained soil or raise seedlings in individual cells. Transplant carefully with the root ball intact. Provide space for vines or a trellis where appropriate for the crop.

Growing and harvest

Maintain consistent soil moisture during flowering and fruit development. Mulch helps reduce soil contact and conserve moisture. Harvest fruits while tender and pick regularly.

Choose your required pack size from the available options. Follow the supplied packet for variety-specific spacing, sowing season and treatment instructions.