- Ridge gourd is a good source of calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin A.
- It is cultivated in hot and humid climates.
- The temperature should be 32-38 degree centigrade.
- The drainage method is considered more suitable for sowing luffa.
- During summer, its crop should be irrigated at regular intervals of around 5-6 days.
- If its harvesting is delayed, then the fibers become hard fibers.
Farmers can get better income by sowing Aarti variety (VNR SEEDS) of Ridge gourd
| SN | AARTI RIDGE GOURD (VNR SEEDS ) | |
| 1. | Sowing period | March | 
| 2. | Seed quantity | 1-2 kg/acre | 
| 3. | Sowing distance between ridge/row | 120 -150cm. | 
| 4. | Sowing distance between plants | 90cm. | 
| 5 | Sowing depth | 2- 3 cm. | 
| 6. | Colour | Attractive green. | 
| 7 | Size | length 24- 25 cm., width – 2.4 inch | 
| 8 | Weight | 200 – 225 gram | 
| 9 | First harvest | 55 day | 

 
			