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Ash Gourd (Petha/Kumbh)All seasonsHybridUpdated 6 September 2026

Mahyco MAHY-1 (F1 hybrid)

A private F1 hybrid from Mahyco, maturing in 110–120 days, with fruit that turns the characteristic white and waxy at full maturity. A commercially popular hybrid choice for growers wanting a heavier, more uniform yield than open-pollinated types.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity period110–120 days
Expected yieldHigh (hybrid vigour); typically well above open-pollinated varieties
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Ash Gourd (Petha/Kumbh)
Type
Hybrid
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
110–120 days
Seed rate
About 1.5 kg/ha for F1 hybrids
Expected yield
High (hybrid vigour); typically well above open-pollinated varieties
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

Mahyco MAHY-1 is a private F1 hybrid ash gourd sold by Mahyco (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company), one of India's oldest and largest private seed companies. It matures in 110–120 days, and its fruit develops the characteristic white, waxy full-maturity coating that defines ash gourd as a genuinely long-keeping vegetable. As with any F1 hybrid, its yield and uniformity advantage over an open-pollinated variety comes at the cost of needing fresh seed purchased every season — seed saved from its fruit will not breed true. It is widely available through Mahyco's commercial dealer network across India rather than being tied to a specific state recommendation.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeHybrid
    Maturity110–120 days
    Yield potentialHigh (hybrid vigour); typically well above open-pollinated varieties
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance widely documented
    SoilLoam
    SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

  • Seed rateAbout 1.5 kg/ha for F1 hybrids
  • SpacingPits roughly 2 m between rows, 1–1.5 m within the row

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

110–120 days

Expected yield

High (hybrid vigour); typically well above open-pollinated varieties

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • No special resistance widely documented

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Hybrid vigour gives a heavier, more uniform yield than most open-pollinated varieties.
  • Widely available commercially across India through an established dealer network.

Things to consider

  • Fresh hybrid seed must be bought every season — seed saved from the fruit will not breed true.
  • Not a state-specific recommendation like the ICAR/university releases — confirm local performance before large-scale planting.

Suitable regions

A private hybrid sold nationally through Mahyco's dealer network rather than recommended for specific states — check local availability.

  • Wide adaptability