Sponge Gourd – Kashi Jyoti (Luffa / NSC Certified Seeds)

• ·High Yielding Variety – Kashi Jyoti is a high-yielding sponge gourd (luffa) variety developed for both commercial cultivation and home gardens with excellent productivity.
• ·Vigorous & Healthy Growth – Plants have robust vine growth with strong branching, supporting abundant flower and fruit set.
• ·Attractive Fruit Quality – Produces long, smooth, light green fruits with uniform size and tender edible flesh — preferred in markets for fresh consumption and cooking.
• ·Long Harvesting Window – Fruits can be harvested over an extended period when picked at tender stage, increasing marketable yield and income.
• ·Heat & Disease Tolerance – Good performance under summer conditions and tolerant to common foliar diseases when managed well; tolerant varieties maintain quality in warm climates.
• ·Wide Adaptability – Suitable for cultivation across regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana and adjoining plains where summer and rainy crops are grown.

Seed & Crop Info

Brand & Certification: National Seeds Corporation (NSC) — truthfully labelled, high-quality vegetable seed packet.

• Fruit Description: Tender elongated light green fruits ideal for fresh market or culinary use; later matured fruits can be used for natural sponge production.

• Recommended Seasons:

  • ·Summer crop: February–March sowing
  • ·Rainy crop: June–July sowing (depending on region)
  • ·Harvest Start: Fruits are generally ready in 35–45 days after flowering, with continuous picking thereafter under good management.
  • ·Planting Tip: Climbs on simple trellis or net support improves fruit quality and reduces disease incidence.

  Specific Character Sponge Gourd - Kashi Jyoti

  • ·High and sustained fruit yield over the season
  • ·Uniform, attractive fruits that appeal to retailers & consumers
  • ·Adaptable to diverse climates and performs well in warm/rainy seasons
  • ·Easy to grow — suitable for beginners & commercial growers alike
  • ·Extended marketability with multiple pickings boosting income