FSB-Rashmi is a medium-early maturity F1 bitter gourd of the long spindle type. Fruit carries thick, strong spines over a medium green segment, and the variety is well known as a high yielder with high resistance to YVMV.
Key characteristics
| Plant type | Long spindle hybrid |
| Fruit colour | Dark green |
| Fruit length | 12-15 cm |
| Fruit girth | 15-16 cm |
| Fruit weight | 110-120 g |
| Spines | Thick and strong, medium green segment |
| Days to first harvest | 50-55 days |
| Crop duration | 120-150 days |
| Disease resistance | High resistance to YVMV |
Agronomy
| Seed rate | 1.5-2 kg per hectare |
| Seed count | Approx. 5-7 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.
