BU chichinga-1
Snake gourd Variety: BU chichinga-1
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangabhundu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Local germplasm |
| Year of release | 2005 |
| Main characteristics | No pungent flavors of tender fruit, may be eaten as Salad, fruits are whitish and medium in size, highly productive |
| Planting season and time | Kharif-1 and kharif -2 |
| Days to maturity | 3-4 months |
| Yield(t/ha) | Fruit yield 12-15 |
| Resistance/tolerance | Resistant to all pest and diseases but sometimes may be infested by fly |
| Quality of the product | No bitterness and Softness flesh |