Arka Suryamukhi: High yielding variety released from the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore. Small sized, flat-round fruits with orange colour. Resistant to fruit fly attack. Suitable for growing in Kerala condition during September-January.
Arka Chandan: A pure line selection released from the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore. Fruits are round with pressed blossom end. Rind colour green with white patches when immature which turns to light brown upon maturity. Fruits are with thick orange flesh and rich in carotene, and has solid cavity. Fruit weight is 2-3 kg. Average yield is 33 t/ha. Crop duration is 115-120 days.
Ambili: High yielding variety released from the Kerala Agricultural University. Average fruit weight is 4-6 kg. Medium sized flat round fruits.
Saras: A medium sized pumpkin variety with attractive flesh colour and more flesh content, released from the Kerala Agricultural University. Average yield is 39 t/ha. Highly suited for growing in Thrissur, Palakkad and Ernakulam districts.
Suvarna: High yielding variety released from the Kerala Agricultural University. Small sized flat- round fruits with thick
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