Ash Gourd – Kashi Dhawal (ICAR / NSC Certified Variety)

• High Yielding Variety – Kashi Dhawal is a robust ash gourd (winter melon) variety with a strong yield potential of about 550–600 q/ha under good management.
• Fruit Appearance & Quality – Produces large oblong fruits with average weight 11–12 kg and white flesh with good thickness (8.5–8.7 cm).
• Vigorous Vine Growth – Vines typically grow long (about 7.5–8 m), supporting ample fruit set on healthy plants.
• High Flesh Recovery – Excellent edible flesh recovery makes it especially suitable for preparation of sweets like petha and other culinary uses.
• Crop Duration – Approximately  120 days from sowing to marketable harvest.
• Market Appeal – Uniform, large, white-fleshed fruits with good storage quality and market preference.

Seed & Crop Info

• ·Developed & Released By: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), included in NSC’s certified seed offerings.
• Sowing Seasons:
• ·Summer: February–March
• ·Kharif: June–July
• ·Rabi: October–November (for winter crop)
• ·Seed Rate: Approximately 2 kg per acre is sufficient for field sowing.

Why Grow / Buy Kashi Dhawal?

• ·Large, uniform fruits — excellent market preference & higher returns.
• ·High flesh recovery — ideal for sweets, processing, and fresh use.
• ·Good yield potential across seasons.
• ·Adapted to Plains Climate — suitable for states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Punjab.
• ·NSC-Certified Seed — ensures quality and reliable germination.