Ash Gourd (Petha) Cultivation in Odisha
Odisha is the 4th-largest producer of Ash Gourd (Petha) in India. Ash Gourd (Petha) (पेठा / कुम्हड़ा) here is a vegetable crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Jan) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Jan)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Odisha's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Ash Gourd (Petha) Price Trend in Odisha
Ash Gourd (Petha) has no MSP, so its Odisha price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Ash Gourd (Petha) in Odisha
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Unit Market Bhubaneswar, Cuttack Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Odisha. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Odisha Ash Gourd (Petha) Farmers
Odisha Ash Gourd (Petha) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.