Performance of Different Hybrids of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica) under Prayagraj Agro-climatic Condition

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of different hybrids of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrical (L.) Roem.) in Prayagraj Agro-climatic condition during Rabi season 2021-22. It was conducted at the Vegetable Research Farm, Department of Horticulture Naini Agriculture Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of agriculture, technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj (U.P). The experiment was laid in a randomized block design with three replications. The result from the present investigation revealed that among 14 hybrids of sponge gourd, 2 hybrids namely AVT-II 2019 SPGHYB-5 and AVT-II 2019 SPGHYB-3 exhibited substantially higher fruit yield per plant (4.66) and performed better for other desirable traits in Prayagraj agro-climatic conditions. In terms of economics, the best benefit- cost ratio (4.14) was obtained by AVT-II 2019 SPGHYB-5 hybrid with high returns.