Description

🧡 Ambili pumpkin is a popular high-yielding variety cultivated mainly in Kerala, India. It’s known for its attractive appearance, nutritional value, and suitability for local growing conditions.

🌿 Key Features

• Botanical name: Cucurbita moschata
• Fruit shape: Medium-sized, flat-round
• Weight: Typically 4–6 kg per fruit2
• Flesh color: Bright yellow to orange, rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A3
• Taste: Mildly sweet and earthy—great for both savory and sweet dishes

🌱 Cultivation Highlights

• Developed by: Kerala Agricultural University3
• Ideal seasons: January–March and September–December
• Spacing: 4.5 x 2 meters between pits
• Yield: Around 20–25 tonnes per hectare