FB-Amrapali is a strong, early-maturity F1 bitter gourd known for very high yield and prolific bearing. Fruit is an attractive dark green with good length and uniform weight.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Early maturity, strong vigorous plant |
| Fruit colour | Attractive dark green |
| Fruit length | 18-24 cm |
| Fruit diameter | 3-4 cm |
| Fruit weight | 150-170 g |
| Days to first harvest | 45-50 days |
| Bearing | Prolific, very high yielding |
| Disease resistance | High resistance to YVMV |
Agronomy
| Seed rate | 700-800 g per acre |
| Seed count | Approx. 5-7 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | Row to row 6 ft, plant to plant 1 ft |
Yield and maturity figures depend on season, region and cultural practice. Seed rate and spacing follow Indian agricultural practice and Farmson R&D trial data.
