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Cape Gooseberry

Sown Jun–Jul · 150–180 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for cape gooseberry.

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 months from now.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Jun–Jul
Duration 150–180
Spacing 90 × 60 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.5
Water 500–750 mm
Temperature 13–28 °C
Seed rate 0.3–0.5 kg
Yield 12–20 t
Watch for Fruit borer, leaf spot

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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