‘Zhepu No．6’is a new gourd FI hybrid for protected cultivation，developed by crossing inbred lines G7—4—3—1—2—1 as female parent with G1 1—3—5—7—1—1 as male parent．The plant grows vigorously，matures early，and is highly tolerant to low temperature，weak light and salt stress．It has good fruit setting．The tender fruit is yefiow—green，with long stick shape and round pedicel．The commercial fruit is about 30—40 cm in length，5 em in diameter．Its single fruit weight is about 0．4 kg with good quality and high amino acid content．It is resistant to Fusarium wilt，middle resistant to virus disease and powdery mildew．It has wide adaptability and is suitable for cultivation in protected field in early spring，and also fit for open field cultivation in late autumn．