FB-Vaman (6365) F1 is an early maturing gynoecious bitter gourd hybrid with strong plant vigour. Because the plant is gynoecious it sets almost every node, giving prolific bearing of 50-60 fruit per plant. Fruit are dark green and short at 6-8 cm and 35-55 g - the small dense type preferred in most Indian markets - with excellent fruit quality throughout a 120-150 day crop.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Gynoecious variety, early mature, strong plant vigour |
| Fruit colour | Dark green |
| Fruit size | 6-8 cm long with a girth of 10-12 cm |
| Fruit weight | 35-55 g |
| Bearing | Prolific - 50 to 60 fruit per plant, excellent fruit quality |
Agronomy
| First picking | 50-55 days |
| Crop duration | 120-150 days |
| Seed rate | 1.5 kg per hectare |
| Yield | 50-60 fruit per plant; 10-12 MT per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 6 to 8 seeds per gram |
| Spacing | 150 x 200 cm |
| Ideal temperature | 22-27 degrees C for germination and for yield (June, July, February and 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.
