Ridge Gourd (Turai) Price Today in India - तुरई / तोरी का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Ridge Gourd (Turai) (तुरई / तोरी) in India is ₹2,500 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹1,000 to a maximum of ₹5,750 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Ridge Gourd (Turai) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Ridge Gourd (Turai) is grown mainly in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra. It is a vegetable crop with a Summer & Kharif (Sow: Feb-Jun, Harvest: Apr-Oct) season - Summer & Kharif (Sow: Feb-Jun, Harvest: Apr-Oct).

Ridge gourd (turai) is a staple summer vegetable of eastern India - West Bengal alone accounts for 35% of national production - and the dry loofah (sponge) made from its fibrous skeleton is a significant cottage industry export product. The crop is a reliable income earner for small farmers in Bihar and UP because it matures in 50-55 days and produces continuously for 60-70 days.

Is There an MSP for Ridge Gourd (Turai)?

Ridge Gourd (Turai) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes ridge gourd (turai) prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Ridge Gourd (Turai) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the ridge gourd (turai) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Ridge Gourd (Turai)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your ridge gourd (turai) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your ridge gourd (turai) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. For perishables, use a nearby cold storage to hold for a few weeks.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Ridge Gourd (Turai) Varieties in India

  • Pusa Nasdar (most popular)
  • Arka Sumeet (IIHR)
  • CO-2 (Tamil Nadu)
  • Punjab Sadabahar (Punjab summer)
  • NDBG-68 (Varanasi)

Ridge Gourd (Turai) Uses & End Markets

  • Fresh vegetable (turai ki sabji)
  • Ridge gourd chutney (South India)
  • Loofah sponge for bathing (dry fibre export to Europe)
  • Ayurvedic use for skin conditions
  • Juice for liver health in Ayurveda

Grow Better Ridge Gourd (Turai) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best ridge gourd (turai) crop: choose a high-yield certified seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.