NSC Kashi Jyoti is an improved sponge gourd variety developed by ICAR–IIVR, Varanasi, known for its high yield, uniform fruits, and excellent cooking quality. This variety is suitable for both commercial cultivation and home gardening.

Fruits are long, straight, and light green with smooth skin. The flesh is tender, soft, and fiberless at the edible stage, making it ideal for cooking. Kashi Jyoti produces vigorous vines with early and continuous fruiting, ensuring high productivity under recommended cultivation practices.

The variety adapts well to different agro-climatic conditions and shows comparatively better tolerance to common sponge gourd diseases. Its attractive appearance, good taste, and market demand make it a preferred choice for growers.

Key Features:

• High-yielding sponge gourd variety
• Long, straight, tender, and fiberless fruits
• Attractive light green color
• Early bearing with continuous fruiting
• Suitable for commercial farming and kitchen gardens

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