Vol. 11, Issue 5 (2022)

Author(s):
Pranav Kumar Ranjan and Samir E Topno

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Performance of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) hybrids under Prayagraj Agro-climatic conditions” was undertaken at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj, during 2021. The study revealed that hybrid 2020/BIGHYB-5 was recorded with minimum days to 1^st female flowering (44.33 days), minimum node at which 1^st female appears (13.83 node), maximum vine length (3.49 m), maximum no. of fruits (29.70 fruits), maximum fruit weight (44.50 g), maximum fruit length (14.25 cm),with maximum fruit diameter (6.3 cm), maximum fruit yield (1.32 kg/plant), maximum fruit yield (117.32 q/ha) and with cost Benefit Ratio of 1:2.62 which was found to be more productive and economically viable.