Pusa Hybrid-2
An IARI F1 hybrid with glossy dark green, slightly less bitter fruit and good early yield, suited to both seasons in the plains — uniform fruit that travels and displays well.
Quick facts
- Type
- Hybrid
- Season
- Zaid / summer
- Maturity period
- First pick ~55–60 days
- Expected yield
- 18–20 t/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- Released by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
About this variety
Pusa Hybrid-2 is an F1 hybrid bitter gourd from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, with glossy dark green fruit that is slightly less bitter than the traditional varieties, and good early and total yield across both the summer and rainy seasons in the plains. The fruit is uniform and firm, so it travels well to distant markets and displays well on the stall. Like all hybrids it needs fresh seed each season and a bower plus a fruit-fly programme to reach its potential.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
First pick ~55–60 days
Expected yield
18–20 t/ha
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Good field tolerance of pests and diseases
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Good early and total yield across both seasons in the plains
- Glossy dark green, slightly less bitter, uniform fruit — travels and displays well
- Good field tolerance of common pests and diseases
Things to consider
- Fresh hybrid seed must be bought every season
- Needs a bower and a fruit-fly control programme from first flower to realise its yield
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Punjab
- Haryana