Production season |
Best grown in summer between August and March. |
Area to plant |
1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) |
1000m2 (20mx50m) |
100m2 (10mx10m) |
Seed required |
2 kg-4 kg |
200g-400g |
20g-40g |
Plant population |
10 000-15 000 |
1 000-1 500 |
100-150 |
Plant spacing in row |
50cm-70cm |
Spacing between rows |
120cm to 150cm |
Compound D Fertilizer kg/ha |
400-600 |
40-60 |
4-6 |
AN Top dressing kg/ha |
200 |
20 |
2 |
Manure kg/ha |
10 000-15 000 |
1 000-1 500 |
100-250 |
Days to Harvest |
60 to 120 days depending on the variety |
Harvest duration |
30 days |
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 |
Heads are cut and harvested individually |
Normal packaging |
Heads/Pockets |
Heads/Pockets |
Heads/Pockets |
Estimated Yield (kg/ha) |
20 000 -30 000 |
2 000-3000 |
200-300 |