FB-Jamuna (6525) is a vigorous F1 bitter gourd on strong sturdy vines reaching nine to eleven feet. Fruit is short and white, cylindrical and uniform, with a high bearing habit and good shipping and keeping quality.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Strong sturdy vines, vigorous growth |
| Vine height | 9-11 ft |
| Fruit colour | Short white |
| Fruit shape | Cylindrical |
| Fruit length | 8-11 cm |
| Fruit weight | 90-100 g |
| Days to first harvest | 60-70 days |
| Crop duration | 120-150 days |
| Other | High bearing habit, uniform fruit size, good shipping and keeping quality, high tolerance to disease |
Agronomy
| Seed rate | 1.5-2 kg per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 4-6 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 150 x 200 cm |
| Yield | 50-60 fruit per plant; 10-12 MT per hectare |
| Ideal climate | 22-27 C for germination and at yield time (June, July, February, March) |
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.
