F1 BHIMA

Crop Name	Pumpkin
Hybrid Name	Bhima
Segment	Dark-green, flat-round
Plant Habit	Vigorous vines
Maturity Period	70-75 DAS
Characteristics	• Very good fruit set • Attractive, flat-round fruits with bottle-green skin color • Good internal yellow flesh color • Excellent shelf life
Average Fruit Weight	2-3 kg
Climate	Warm-season crop; the optimum temperature range is 18-30°C
Sowing Window	Summer, rainy and winter seasons
Focused Market	AN, AP, AS, BR, KA, KL, MP, NL, OD, TN, TG, TR, WB

Parameter

Description

Scientific Name

Cucurbita moschata

Hybrid

Bhima

Soil

Pumpkin can be grown in various kinds of soil but sandy loam to loam soil is ideal. A well-drained field should be incorporated with organic fertilizer before planting. It does best at a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Land Preparation

The land should be thoroughly prepared by ploughing 4-5 times. FYM @ 25-30 t/ha should be mixed thoroughly in the field.

Spacing

150×60 cm

Climate

Pumpkin is a warm-season crop but can withstand cool weather. The plant is also tolerant to partial shade. A temperature of 18-30°C is optimal for its cultivation.

Season

Rainy and Winter

Seed Rate

1 kg/Ha

Fertilizers & Manures

Type	Quantity	Notes
FYM	25-30 ton/Ha
Nitrogen (N)	150 Kg/Ha	Half the N and entire P & K should be applied before planting. The balance N is given at the time of flowering. The fertilizer is applied in a ring at 6-7 cm from the base of the stem.
Phosphorus (P₂O₅)	75 Kg/Ha
Potassium (K₂O)	75 Kg/Ha
Any special cases: No

Irrigation

Weekly once irrigation needed in rainy season based on soil moisture, 2 times in winter.

Weed Control

Manual weeding 2-3 times required.

Any Special Crop Practices

Bitter gourd being a weak climber needs support for its growth. The plants trailed on the support (bower) continue to give yield for 6-7 months. Planting is done at a spacing of 2 x 1.5 m. Furrows are opened at 2 m and irrigation channels are laid out at 5-6 m distance.

Diseases

Name of the Disease	Symptoms & Management
Powdery Mildew	This disease is favored by high humidity, white powdery residue primarily on the upper leaf surface. On the lower surface of the leaves circular patches or spots appear. Severely attacked leaves become brown and defoliate. Control: Carbendazim (1ml/litre of water), Karathane (0.5 ml/litre), Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% @ 0.5 gm/ltr, Meptyl dinocap @ 0.5 gm/ltr.
Downy Mildew	Downy mildew is caused by the fungus Pseudoperonospora cubensis. The disease is seen as yellow angular spots on the upper surface of the leaves, and white powdery growth on the lower surface. It spreads rapidly causing rapid defoliation. Control: Metalaxyl 4% + Mancozeb 64% (2 gm/L), Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 64% WP @ 2 gm/ltr.
Mosaic	This virus disease produces small yellowish patches on the leaves and vein clearing. The virus is transmitted by aphids. Control: Acephate 20% SP (1g/L).

Pests

Name of the Pest	Symptoms & Management
Fruit fly	Reddish dark brown flies with hyaline wings lay eggs under the skin of the fruits; Maggots feed on the pulp. Fruits show dark-brown, rotten patches and fall off prematurely. Control: Clean cultivation, removal and destruction of fallen & infested fruits daily. 30-35 pheromone traps/Ha.
Aphids and White flies	Colonies of nymphs and adults attack leaves and tender shoots causing curling and drying. Control: Acephate 75% SP (1.5 g/L), Dimethoate 1.5ml/L, Imidacloprid 30.5% SC @ 0.25 ml/ltr, Diafenthiuron 50% WP @ 1 gm/ltr, 30-35 blue sticky traps/Ha.
Leaf Cutter	Damages leaves by feeding on them. Control: Chloro (Organophosphate) 20 EC @ 2 ml/ltr.
Fruit Borer	Moths lay eggs inside the fruit, larva feeds on the flesh causing fruit damage. Control: Clean cultivation, removal and destruction of fallen & infested fruits. 30-35 yellow sticky traps/Ha.

Harvesting

First harvesting starts 50-55 days after transplanting. Further pickings should be done at 2-3 day intervals.

Yield

60-65 t/ha

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F1 BHIMA

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