About NS 3 (F1) Ridge Gourd SeedsNS 3 (F1) Ridge Gourd Seeds by Namdhari Seeds is a hybrid producing almost cylindrical, green fruits with good marketability. NS 3 (F1) ridge gourd matures in about 40 to 45 days after sowing and offers a good fruit length of 45 to 50 cm. Namdhari NS 3 (F1) is recommended for cultivation across all states of India in the Kharif, Rabi, and Summer seasons.Key Features and Benefits Almost cylindrical fruit shape for uniform, easy-to-pack produce Green fruit colour with good size for strong market appeal Fruit length of 45 to 50 cm with a weight of 250 to 300 grams Recommended for cultivation across all states of India Suited to Kharif, Rabi, and Summer sowing NS 3 (F1) Characteristics Characteristics Details Fruit Colour Green Fruit Shape Almost cylindrical Fruit Length 45 to 50 cm Fruit Weight 250 to 300 grams Maturity / First Harvest 40 to 45 days after sowing Market Suitability Uniform, almost cylindrical green fruit of good length and weight suits fresh-market and mandi sale Recommended Season & States for NS 3 (F1) Season Recommended States Kharif, Rabi, Summer All States of India Seed Rate: Seed rate is about 400 g per acre at a spacing of 160 to 190 cm x 60 cm. Seeds are treated with Thiram; treated seeds are for sowing purposes only and must not be used for food, feed, or oil purposes.NS 3 (F1) Expert Advice"For best results, sow NS 3 (F1) in the Kharif, Rabi, or Summer season, since it's recommended for cultivation across all states of India. Give the vines enough room to spread, and handle the Thiram-treated seeds with care, keeping them strictly for sowing. The almost cylindrical, green fruit comes out well-formed and uniform, holding its own at the mandi." - BigHaat Agronomy TeamDisclaimer: The above information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended guidelines mentioned on the product label and leaflet for best results.