Varieties

 

Pusa Summer Prolific Long

High yielding variety released from the Indian Agricultural Research Station, Pusa, New Delhi. Fruits are 1.5-2 feet long and eaten immature.

Arka Bahar

Variety released from the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore with vigorous vines, and dark green foliage. Fruits are medium long and straight, with light green shining skin when tender. Tolerant to blossom end rot. Crop duration is 120 days. Average yield is 40-45 t/ha.