FB-Yamuna (6550) F1 is a white bitter gourd hybrid on strong, sturdy vines with a dense plant habit reaching 9-11 ft. Fruit are spindle shaped with moderately thick spines at 20-22 cm and 160-180 g, and bearing is prolific with high yield and high tolerance to disease.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Strong sturdy vigorous vines, dense plant habit |
| Vine height | 9-11 ft |
| Fruit colour | White |
| Fruit shape | Spindle shaped with moderately thick spines |
| Fruit size | 20-22 cm long with a girth of 8-10 cm |
| Fruit weight | 160-180 g |
| Bearing | Prolific with high yield |
| Disease tolerance | High |
Agronomy
| First harvest | 60-70 days |
| Crop duration | 120-150 days |
| Seed rate | 1.5 to 2 kg per hectare |
| Yield | 50 to 60 fruit per plant; 10-12 MT per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 4 to 7 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.
