| 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 |
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