Bitter Gourd – HIMANI-23 (Hybrid)

Here is the SEEDBASE-ready structured variety entry:

Species: Momordica charantia

Plant characteristics:

• Vigorous hybrid suitable for continuous production
• Stable performance across growing cycles

Fruit characteristics:

• Dark green fruits
• Medium-short fruit type
• Surface with compact spines (prickles)

Fruit size:

• Fruit length: 13–14 cm
• Average fruit weight: 60–80 g

Maturity:

• First harvest: 50–55 days after planting

Quality:

• Uniform fruit size and shape
• Suitable for regular harvesting cycles

Disease tolerance:

• Tolerant to Powdery Mildew
• Tolerant to Downy Mildew

Performance:

• High yield potential
• Suitable for year-round production

Market suitability:

• Fresh market production
• Suitable for commercial cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions