pumpkin
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Pumpkin is a vegetable crop, grown in the zaid · kharif season. Sow it in Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 90–120 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.0 (close to neutral) and 20–30°C. Plant at 250 × 60 cm, allowing 4–6 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 20–30 t. Watch for red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew.
Growing Pumpkin6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
While traditional pumpkin farmers struggle with soil diseases, inconsistent sizing, and seasonal limitations, you're harvesting premium pumpkins worth ₹150-2000 per kg - that's 4-20 times more than conventional farmers receive for their unpredictable, often diseased produce that varies wildly in size and quality!
1.2.2.2 Distribution of Xanthophylls Xanthophylls are found in yellow-pigmented vegetables (e.g., pumpkin, carrot, yellow capsicum) and are especially rich in green leafy vegetables.
Examples: Early planting of cucurbits in November can help avoid red pumpkin beetle infestations.
For example, pumpkins mature faster in minimally tilled soils, although they may have slightly lower yields.
An initial spray of Neem oil (5 ml/litre of water) can be effective.Red Pumpkin Beetle: These beetles feed on the leaves of young plants, especially at the cotyledon stage, and can destroy seedlings.Management: In the early morning, beetles are sluggish and can be collected and destroyed manually.
Additionally, the seeds of the kapok pod can be roasted and consumed as a snack, similar to how one might enjoy roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
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