🧡 Kilo pumpkin, is a high-yielding variety developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR). It’s especially popular among farmers for its resilience and attractive fruit.
🌿 Key Features
- Cultivar: Cucurbita moschata
- Fruit shape: Round with pressed ends
- Rind color: Orange-red with white stripes when mature
- Weight: Around 1–1.5 kg per fruit
- Yield: Up to 34 tonnes per hectare
- Resistance: Tolerant to fruit fly attacks
🌱 Growing Highlights
- Growth habit: Prolific creeper
- Harvest time: ~100 days after sowing
- Flesh: Thick, orange, with a small cavity—great for cooking and storage
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