Priya: High yielding variety released from the Kerala Agricultural University. Fruits are long and green with the distal end being greenish white in colour. Average yield is 30 t/ha.
Preethi: High yielding variety released from the Kerala Agricultural University. Medium sized greenish white fruits. Average yield is 10-35 t/ha. Relatively less susceptible to fruit fly attack. Suitable for growing in Thrissur, Palakkad and Ernakulam districts.
Priyanka: High yielding variety released from the Kerala Agricultural University. Fruits are greenish white in colour. Average yield is 29 t/ha. Resistant to powdery mildew disease. Priyanka is recommended for acid alluvial soils of Kerala.
Arka Harit: High yielding variety released from the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore. Stem is thin and with light green, deeply lobed foliage. Fruits are spindle shaped, skin is glossy green, and without tubercles. Duration is 100-110 days. Average yield is 12 t/ha.
The choice of variety should be according to market preference based on fruit shape and color. Select a variety that is well adapted to the local growing conditions and preferred by consumers.