Question 1

What is the current average price of Ashgourd in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Ashgourd in Kerala is currently ₹2,188 per quintal (₹21.88/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Ashgourd available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Ashgourd is ₹180 per quintal in Vaniyamkulam VFPCK Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Ashgourd being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Ashgourd is recorded at ₹8,000 per quintal in Sooranad VFPCK Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Ashgourd prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 91 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Ashgourd prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Kerala, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Ashgourd?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹2,188, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Kerala have the best Ashgourd rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Wayanad	2	₹1,000	₹1,500	₹1,328
Pathanamthitta	5	₹700	₹2,600	₹1,434
Palakkad	12	₹180	₹3,500	₹1,479
Malappuram	5	₹1,100	₹2,000	₹1,519
Kozhikode(Calicut)	10	₹700	₹2,400	₹1,548
Kottayam	4	₹1,400	₹3,500	₹2,164
Kannur	1	₹1,900	₹2,600	₹2,286
Thrissur	8	₹1,200	₹3,600	₹2,378
Kasaragod	4	₹1,100	₹4,000	₹2,388
Ernakulam	17	₹180	₹5,000	₹2,396
Alappuzha	8	₹1,200	₹4,700	₹2,418
Thiruvananthapuram	4	₹1,800	₹4,600	₹2,923
Idukki	5	₹2,500	₹4,500	₹3,260
Kollam	6	₹2,100	₹8,000	₹4,029

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
AshgourdOther	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1700	₹2000	₹1800	2026-04-02
AshgourdOther	Kayamkulam	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1300	₹1500	₹1400	2026-04-02
AshgourdOther	Mannar	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3000	₹3200	₹3100	2026-04-02
AshgourdOther	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3000	₹3500	₹3000	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹1500	₹2500	₹2000	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	Thrippunithura	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4200	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹1500	₹2000	₹1800	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	Manjeswaram	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹2000	₹4000	₹3000	2026-04-02
AshgourdOther	Kanjangadu	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹2600	₹3000	₹2800	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹6500	₹6500	₹6500	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	Athirampuzha	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2000	₹2200	₹2100	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	Pampady	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2500	₹3500	₹3000	2026-04-02
AshgourdAshgourd	Kallachi	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹1800	₹2200	₹2000	2026-04-02
AshgourdOther	Mukkom	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹1800	₹2200	₹2000	2026-04-02
AshgourdOther	Kottakkal	Malappuram, Kerala	₹1400	₹1400	₹1400	2026-04-02
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