{"product_id":"kern-255-hybrid-sponge-gourd-seed","title":"Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eKern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd is a high-yielding hybrid variety with dark green, long, and slender fruits that weigh 200-250 grams. The USP of this product is its black-seeded fruits. It requires well-drained, loamy soil with a pH range of 6.0-6.5 for optimal growth. Apply 20-25 tons of farmyard manure, 120-150 kg of nitrogen, 60-80 kg of phosphorus, and 60-80 kg of potash per hectare as basal dose for better yield. Irrigate the crop regularly to maintain moisture in the soil. Control pests like fruit fly, aphids, and mites using recommended chemicals like Diazinon 20 EC, Methyl demeton 25 EC, and Kelthane. Control diseases like powdery mildew and downy mildew using Wettable Sulfur and Ridomil Gold, respectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ1. What is the specialty of Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA1. The USP of Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd is its black-seeded fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ2. What is the average fruit weight of Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA2. The average fruit weight of Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd is 200-250 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ3. What is the recommended sowing time for Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA3. The recommended sowing time for Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd is the summer season (April to June).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ4. What is the recommended spacing for planting Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA4. Maintain a distance of 2-2.5 feet between the rows and 1-1.5 feet between the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ5. What is the recommended fertilizer dose for Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA5. Apply 20-25 tons of farmyard manure, 120-150 kg of nitrogen, 60-80 kg of phosphorus, and 60-80 kg of potash per hectare as basal dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ6. What are the common pests that affect Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA6. The common pests that affect Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd are fruit fly, aphids, and mites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ7. What are the common diseases that affect Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA7. The common diseases that affect Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd are powdery mildew and downy mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ8. What is the recommended chemical control measure for fruit fly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA8. Use Diazinon 20 EC @ 2 ml\/liter of water for fruit fly control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ9. What is the recommended chemical control measure for powdery mildew?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA9. Use Wettable Sulfur @ 3 grams\/liter of water for powdery mildew control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQ10. What is the recommended harvesting time for Kern 255 F1 Sponge Gourd?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA10. Harvest the fruits when they are 25-30 cm in length, and the skin becomes hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kern Seedtech","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":41739601346743,"sku":"KERN 255 (F1) (T\/L) (10g) (Sponge Gourd)","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42235702313143,"sku":"KERN 255 (F1) (T\/L) (50g) (Sponge Gourd)","price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/6204\/1271\/products\/kernspongewebsitepacket-02.png?v=1767616254","url":"https:\/\/kernseedtech.com\/pa\/products\/kern-255-hybrid-sponge-gourd-seed","provider":"Kern Seedtech Pvt. Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}