NSC Ash Gourd Seeds – Kashi Dhawal (TL Seed)Pack Size: 5 g

NSC Kashi Dhawal is an improved ash gourd (winter melon) variety developed by ICAR–IIVR, Varanasi. This variety is known for its high yield, uniform fruit shape, and excellent keeping quality, making it suitable for both commercial cultivation and home gardening.

Fruits are large, oval to cylindrical in shape with smooth skin covered by a characteristic white waxy coating at maturity. The flesh is thick, tender, and mildly sweet, making it ideal for cooking and processing. Kashi Dhawal produces vigorous vines with a high number of fruits per plant and matures in about 90–100 days after sowing under recommended practices.

The variety adapts well to different agro-climatic conditions and shows comparatively better tolerance to common ash gourd diseases. Due to its good shelf life, attractive appearance, and yield potential, Kashi Dhawal is highly preferred for fresh market sales and long-distance transport.

Key Features:

• High-yielding ash gourd variety
• Large, uniform fruits with white waxy coating
• Thick, tender flesh with good cooking quality
• Good keeping and transport quality
• Suitable for open-field cultivation

Seed Type: TL (Truthfully Labelled)Pack Size: 5 g

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