Based on what the markets reported on 18 Sep 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹3,250 per quintal in Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bottle Gourd is about 9.5% above the period average — just 7.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 8 Thirukalukundram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,700 (71.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Bottle Gourd prices at Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,969. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Bottle Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bottle Gourd changed hands at this rate in Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.