What yield and price range does sponge gourd (gilki) give per acre?

Sponge gourd (gilki) is picked young over many rounds, so a well managed trellised crop gives a good tonnage of fruit per acre across the season. The rate is best early in the season and when supply is short, and falls during the peak glut like all summer vegetables. Tender, uniform, straight fruit fetches a better rate than overgrown fibrous fruit, which the market rejects. Profit is moderate for a market grower with steady local demand, with frequent picking labour a real cost. Because vegetable prices swing, sell staggered lots rather than all at once, and try to hit the early window. Check your local market rate and ask nearby growers for realistic yields before planting a large area rather than assuming peak prices.