Ridge gourd — 1Crop suitability

• Soil, season and varieties

  Ridge (ribbed) gourd needs sandy loam rich in organic matter with good drainage, pH 6.5–7.5. Sowing: July and January. Varieties: CO 1, CO 2, PKM 1; hybrid: COH 1.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Ribbed gourd – Varieties; soil; season of sowing, p. 86

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04