1. Product Details (NSC - Kashi Harit)

• Variety: Kashi Harit (developed by ICAR–IIVR, Varanasi)
• Seed Type: Truthful Label (TL) Seeds
• Pack Size: Commonly available in 5-gram, 10-gram, and 25-gram packs
• Features: Vigorous, high-yielding variety with uniform, medium-to-large green skin fruits
• Flesh: Firm, deep-orange, and sweet
• Maturity: Approximately 90–100 days after sowing 

2. Cultivation Details (NSC Kashi Harit)

• Season: Suitable for both summer and rainy seasons (June-July and January-March)
• Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil with a pH of 6.5 - 7.5
• Seed Rate: Approximately 1.0 kg / ha
• Spacing: 2 m x 2 m
• Planting: 3-5 seeds per pit, thinned to two seedlings per pit after 15 days
• Yield Potential: 15-20 tonnes per acre (based on specific, sometimes 30-40t/ha in high-performing conditions) 

3. Key Benefits of Kashi Harit

• Disease Tolerance: Better tolerance to common pumpkin diseases, including intermediate resistance to viruses and Powdery Mildew
• Storage/Transport: Good shelf life, making it ideal for transport
• Usage: Excellent cooking quality, suitable for commercial farming and kitchen gardens