| 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 |
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