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Advanta 1102 F1 Hybrid

Advanta 1102 F1 Hybrid Sponge Gourd Seed (Kali Tori / Ridge Gourd) by LCI Pakistan Ltd is a premium, high-yielding vegetable variety specifically bred for commercial growers. Known for its dark-green, ridged, uniform fruits and vigorous vine growth, Advanta 1102 delivers early picking cycles and excellent market returns. Its strong disease resistance and heat tolerance make it a dependable choice for maximizing per-acre profitability.

Product Overview

• Product Name: Advanta 1102 F1 Hybrid Sponge Gourd Seed

• Seed Variety: F1 Hybrid Ridge Gourd / Sponge Gourd (Kali Tori / Turai)

• Company: LCI Pakistan Ltd (formerly ICI Pakistan)

• Pack Size: 50g Pack

• Product Type: Vegetable Seeds / Cucurbits

• Sowing Rate: 800g per Acre (Fee aikar - 16 Packs of 50g)

• Fruit Profile: Deep green skin, distinct sharp ridges, uniform length, crisp tender flesh, and superior market appeal.

Technical Specs

• Crop Type: Hybrid Ridge Gourd (Kali Tori)

• Pack Size: 50g

• Seed Rate: 800g per Acre (16 Packs)

• Growth Habit: Heavy Lateral Branching Vigorous Vine Structure

• Harvest: Fresh Vegetable Market / Mandi Wholesale

• Suitable Farming: Irrigated Open Field & Early Tunnel Cultivation

• Feeding Purpose: Fresh Human Consumption

Key Features

• LCI Quality Standard:
  
  Processed under rigorous quality testing by LCI Pakistan Ltd to ensure top-tier germination and strong seedling vigor.

• Prolific Female Blooming:
  
  High female-to-male flower ratio guarantees dense, early fruit setting right from lower vine nodes.

• Attractive Dark Green Ridges:
  
  Produces straight, attractive dark-green fruits with prominent ridges that hold their deep color long after harvest.

• Tender Inner Texture:
  
  Flesh remains tender and soft with minimal internal fiber formation, ensuring top cooking quality.

• Strong Field Resilience:
  
  Highly tolerant against common cucurbit viruses, powdery mildew, and high temperature stress.

Benefits

• Premium Mandi Rates:
  
  Deep green color and sharp ridges fetch high wholesale prices compared to standard varieties.

• Extended Picking Window:
  
  Continuous branching keeps producing quality gourds across numerous picking rounds without early vine burnout.

• Reduced Transit Losses:
  
  Firm outer ridge walls protect fruits against bruising during bulk transport to distant city markets.

• Easy Acreage Calculation:
  
  Standardized 50g packaging simplifies field planning—exactly 16 packs meet the 800g per acre benchmark.

• Heat & Drought Tolerance:
  
  Holds flower and fruit setting smoothly even during high summer temperature spikes.

Sowing Time

• Punjab:

  • Early Slot:
    
    February to March (Spring).

  • Kharif / Monsoon Slot:
    
    June to July.

• Sindh:

  • Spring Slot:
    
    January to February.

  • Late Summer:
    
    July to August.

• KPK:

  • Plains:
    
    March to April.

  • Hilly Areas:
    
    April to May.

• Balochistan:

  • Lowland Plains:
    
    February to March.

  • Upland Valleys:
    
    April to May.

Germination Support

• High Seed Embryo Vigor:
  
  Quality F1 seeds ensure high emergence strength, piercing through topsoil evenly.

• Uniform Ugao Guarantee:
  
  Consistent soil moisture management after planting secures full, gap-free crop stand across all ridges.

Sowing Instructions

• Land Preparation:
  
  Field ko 2 se 3 dafa gehra hal aur suhaga chala kar mitti ko achhi tarah bhurbhuri kar lein. Safarish shuda paimane par unchi khelian (ridges) banayein.

• Seed Rate Application:
  
  Advanta 1102 Kali Tori ka fee aikar 800g seed rate (50g wale 16 packs) istemal karein.

• Sowing Method:

  1. Ridge Sowing:
     
     Khel se khel ka fasla 5 se 6 feet aur podhe se podhe ka fasla 1.5 se 2 feet rakhein. Beej ko 1 inch mitti ke andar choppayein.

  2. Seed Soaking:
     
     Bijayi se 6-8 ghante pehle beej ko saaf pani me bhigo lein taake sakht chilka naram ho aur ugao tezz ho.

Usage Guidelines

• Harvest Timing:
  
  Jab tori munasib lambayi (8-10 inch) aur naram jild me ho tabhi chunayi karein; zyada pakne par andar resha (fiber) ban sakta hai.

• Water Management:
  
  Pehla pani ugao nikalne par dein. Phool aur phal ke dauran nami barqaraar rakhein lekin paani khel ki choti tak na charhne dein.

Application Guide

• Base Dose:
  
  Land preparation ke waqt 1 se 2 bag DAP aur 1 bag SOP (Potash) fee aikar daalein taake bel aur jadon ki bunyad mazboot ho.

• Top Dressing:
  
  Har 2 se 3 pickings ke baad halki Urea ya Nitropos pani ke sath flood karein taake nayi shakhon aur phoolon ki badhao jari rahe.

Growth Method

• Soil Type:
  
  Zarkhez meera (sandy loam) mitti jahan pani ka nikas achha ho. Sakht ya chikni mitti me ridge height thodi zyada rakhein.

• Weed Management:
  
  Early stages par belon ke aas paas godi kar ke khet ko saaf rakhein taake khurak aur pani sirf fasal ko mile.

Safety Precautions

• Protective Handling:
  
  Beej protective fungicide se treated hota hai. Bijayi ke waqt dastanay (gloves) istemal karein.

• Storage Environment:
  
  Unopened packs ko khushk, thandi aur hawadani jagah par rakhein. Direct dhoop se bachayein.

• Access Control:
  
  Bachon aur paltoo janwaron ki pohnch se door rakhein.

Use Areas

• Commercial Mandi Production:
  
  High-volume commercial farmers aiming for premium wholesale rates in major city mandis.

• Kitchen & Model Gardens:
  
  Small-scale vegetable growers wanting disease-free, high-yield ridge gourds.

Why Buy Our Store

• 100% Asli Corporate Stock:
  
  Guaranteed genuine seed direct from LCI Pakistan Ltd authorized distribution channels.

• Fresh Germination Stock:
  
  Freshly packed lots tested for high vigor and uniform emergence.

• Moisture-Proof Packaging:
  
  Factory-sealed 50g foil pouches protect seeds from atmospheric moisture.

• Tez Delivery:
  
  Direct delivery to your doorstep so your sowing schedule stays right on time.

FAQs

Kali Tori (Ridge Gourd) aur Chikni Tori (Sponge Gourd) me kya farq hai?

A: Kali Tori ki outer skin par sakht aur tayar ridges (dharion wali rangat) hoti hain aur is ka rang gohra sabz hota hai, jabke Chikni Tori smooth aur halki sabz hoti hai. Advanta 1102 asli dharidar Kali Tori hai.

Advanta 1102 ki pehli chunayi kitne din baad shuru ho jati hai?

A: Munasib mausam aur khadd ke sath, bijayi ke takreeban 45 se 50 din baad pehli naram aur shandaar tori chunayi ke liye tayar ho jati hai.

Is variety me resha (fiber) kitne din baad banta hai?

A: Advanta 1102 me slow seed aur slow fiber formation ka feature hai, jis ki waja se phal picking me 1-2 din delay hone par bhi andar se naram aur zaiqedar rehta hai.

LCI Advanta 1102 me garmi ke dauran phool girne ki wajah kya ho sakti hai?

A: Sakht garmi me agar mitti me nami bilkul khatam ho jaye ya zaroorat se zyada pani khada rahe toh phool girte hain. Is ke liye munasib nami barkarar rakhein aur Potassium Sulfate (SOP) ka istemal karein.

Kya Kali Tori ko baans (trellis / staking) par charhana zaroori hai?

A: Zaroori nahi hai par agar belon ko baans aur taar par charhaya jaye toh tori bilkul seedhi banti hai, daag nahi lagte aur chunayi bohot aasan ho jati hai.

Khet me podhon ke darmiyan kitna fasla rakhna chahiye?

A: Khel se khel ka fasla 5 se 6 feet aur podhe se podhe ka fasla 1.5 feet rakhein taake belon ko phailne aur hawa guzarne ki poori jagah mile.