Production season |
Best grown in summer from August to March |
Area to plant |
1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) |
1000m2 (20mx50m) |
100m2 (10mx10m) |
Seed required |
80 – 100 kg |
8 – 10 kg |
800 – 1 000g |
Plant population |
400 000 |
4 000 |
400 |
Plant spacing in row |
30cm - 50cm |
Spacing between rows |
60cm to 90cm |
Compound D Fertilizer kg/ha |
600 |
60 |
6 |
AN NOT necessary |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Manure kg/ha |
25 000-50 000 |
2 500-5 000 |
250-500 |
Days to Harvest |
60 to 90 days depending on the season and variety |
Harvest duration |
14 – 30 days after flowering |
Aphids, Red Spider Mite, White Fly, Anthracnose, Bacterial Blight, Rust are the common pests and diseases. See chemical labels for their control options. |
Irrigation |
Overhead, Pivot, Micro-jet and Drip systems are all suitable methods. Ensure the soil is moist at all times. |
Post-harvest handling |
Pods are picked when seeds are well developed but still sweet, soft and juicy. Store in a cool place |
Normal packaging |
pockets |
pockets |
Pockets |
Estimated Yield (kg/ha) |
8 000-15 000 |
800-1500 |
80-150 |