The PH-3 variety is a highly popular, early-maturing hybrid bottle gourd (Lauki) developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI Pusa) and commercially distributed by the National Seeds Corporation (NSC). It is highly valued across India for its excellent yield potential, uniform fruit shape, and strong climate resilience.Key Characteristics & PerformanceThe PH-3 variety is specifically engineered for commercial and home garden productivity with the following attributes:Fruit Appearance: Produces long, attractive, cylindrical, and elongated green fruits with a smooth, non-hairy skin and tender white flesh.Average Weight: Each harvested bottle gourd typically weighs around 1 kg.Maturity Time: Characterised as an early-maturing variety, reducing the time from seed sowing to your first harvest.Cultivation Seasons: Highly versatile and suitable for both Spring-Summer (Zaid) and Rainy (Kharif) seasons.Expected Agricultural YieldThe PH-3 hybrid offers a consistently high yield depending on the sowing season:Cultivation SeasonAverage Yield PotentialSpring-Summer Season400 – 425 Quintals per Hectare (Qtls/ha)Kharif (Rainy) Season450 – 470 Quintals per Hectare (Qtls/ha)Planting GuidanceTo maximize the vine health and yield of your crops, follow these basic planting metrics:Sowing Depth: Place the seeds roughly 2–3 cm deep into well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.Spacing: Maintain a distance of 1.5 to 2 metres between plants to give the vigorous vines plenty of room to spread out.If you are planning a cultivation cycle, let me know your sowing method (direct patch or seedling trays) or your local climate conditions so I can share tailored fertilizer and trellis management steps