Production season |
Best grown I summer between September and March |
Area to plant |
1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) |
1000m2 (20mx50m) |
100m2 (10mx10m) |
Seed required |
3 kg-3.5kg |
300g-350g |
30g-35g |
Plant population |
5000-13 000 |
500-1 300 |
50-130 |
Plant spacing in row |
50cm-90cm |
Spacing between rows |
150cm to 200cm |
Compound D Fertilizer kg/ha |
600 |
60 |
6 |
AN Top dressing kg |
200 kg |
20 kg |
2kg |
Manure kg/ha |
10 000-15 000 |
1 000-1 500 |
100-150 |
Days to Harvest |
110 to 170 days depending on the variety |
Harvest duration |
30-40days |
Aphids, Pumpkin Fly are the common pests and Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose are some of the diseases. For their control see various chemical label application options. |
Irrigation |
Overhead, Pivot are suitable methods. Ensure the soil is moist at all times. |
Post-harvest handling |
Fruits are cut and harvested individually |
Normal packaging |
Fruits |
Fruits |
Fruits |
Estimated Yield (kg/ha) |
20 000 -30 000 |
2 000-3000 |
200-300 |