F1 Vitamax - 0413

Crop Name	Broccoli
Hybrid Name	Vitamax - 0413
Segment	Calabrese
Plant Habit	Open Type
Maturity Period	55–60 DAT
Characteristics	Early maturity suitable for the winter market Dome shaped curd with good compactness and attractive green color Small and uniform bead size Good heat tolerance Better market acceptance
Average Curd Weight	500–600 g
Climate	It is cool season crop. The optimum temperature range is 10-25°C.
Sowing Window	September–November
Focused Market	WB, AS, BR, HR, PB, UP

Parameter

Description

Scientific Name

Brassica oleraceae var. italica

Hybrid

Vitamax - 0413

Soil

Well drained red loamy soils with a pH range of 6.5 to 7

Land Preparation

Ploughing of land 2-3 times, crush the clods with renovator and prepare fine bed.

Spacing

60 cm X 45 cm

Climate

It s cool season crop but sensitive to low temperature and high temperature. Average temperature of 10-25°C was required.

Season

Season Type	Sowing Period
Winter	Sowing at Sep-Nov Harvest at Dec - Feb

Seed Rate

0.20 kg/ Ha or 30 thousand seedlings / Ha

Fertilizers & Manures

Type	Quantity / Notes	Additional Info
FYM	20-25 t/Ha
Nitrogen (N)	100-150 Kg / Ha	Incorporate 3 days before planting, 25 Kg Borax /Ha, 25 Kg / Ha Micronutrient mixture Method of application – Band Placement 20 DAT – Calcium Nitrate – 50 Kg / Ha 30 DAT – Potassium Nitrate – 50 Kg /Ha 30-35 DAT – Boron – 1.5 gm /ltr - Spray
Phosphorus (P₂O₅)	60-80 Kg / Ha
Potassium (K₂O)	100 Kg / Ha
Any special cases: No

Irrigation

Irrigation: 3-4 days interval to maintain soil moisture at field capacity. In summer once in 2-3 days interval. Rainy and Rabi: 4-5 days interval Method of irrigation – Furrow / Drip irrigation, Avoid sprinkler irrigation

Weed Control

Manual weeding: 2-3 times during crop cycle

Any Special Crop Practices

Removal of side shoots at 30-40 days after transplanting. Removal of lower leaves touching the ground to maintain stem/stalk length and avoiding foliar disease.

Diseases

Disease	Symptoms & Control Measures
Pin Rot	Fungal spots on leaves show a target board appearance. During heavy rainfall, the infection spreads to the curd, causing pin rot and complete rotting of the curd. Control: Fluxapyroxad 250 G/L + Pyraclostrobin 250 G/L SC 0.3 ml/L
Soft Rot	It is a bacterial disease characterized by rotting of curds under excessively moist conditions. Control: Avoid water logging, prophylactic spray of Copper Oxy Chloride 50% WP + K Cycline (2.5g + 0.5g/L)
Black Rot	It is a bacterial disease characterised by yellowish spots on leaf margin looks V shape, gradually spreads cause burning of leaves. Control: Spray of Copper Oxy Chloride 50% WP + K Cycline (2.5g + 0.5g/L)
Down Mildew	Small brownish spots on leaves, on lower surface whitish powdery mass observed at cloudy weather, cause defoliation. Control: Fenamidone 10% + Mancozeb 505 WG (2.5g/L) Metiram 55% + Pyraclostrobin 5% WG (2g/L)

Pests

Name of the Pest

Symptoms & Management

DBM (Diamond Back Moth)

DBM larvae damage the leaves by creating holes, which may result in severe crop damage.

Control: Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC (0.3ml/L)Spinosad 45% SC (0.15ml/L)

Loopers

Voracious leaf feeders.

Control: Chlorpyriphos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% w/w (2ml/L), Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG (1g/L)

Aphids

Suck sap from leaves, causing leaf distortion.

Control: Acephate 20 SP% (1g/L)

Harvesting

Harvesting starts from 55-60 days after transplanting. Average curd weight at the time of harvest is 500-600 g

Yield

12-15 t / Ha

Parameter	Description

Anthocyanin	Anthocyanin pigmentation on the curd occurs under extreme temperature stress conditions, affecting curd appearance. Controlled by using tolerant hybrids
Bracting	Leafy growth within the curd under high temperature and low moisture conditions.
Hollow Stem	Presence of cavities within the broccoli stem. Controlled by avoiding excessive irrigation and excessive nitrogen fertilizer application. Boron application @ 25 kg/ha can also help.
Cat Eye	Some florets in the curd prematurely develop into yellow or green flower buds, resulting in uneven bead size and colour. Cat eye may occur due to fluctuations in temperature and soil moisture and can be minimized by avoiding excessive irrigation.
Brown Beads	Brown beads are small, brown, undeveloped flower buds on the broccoli head. This disorder may be associated with high temperatures, excessive moisture, or calcium deficiency and can be minimized by avoiding excessive irrigation and applying calcium nitrate (CN) at 50 kg / Ha.

F1 Vitamax - 0413

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