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VEGETABLE CATALOGUE

2019

UPL LIMITED

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Telangana, India.

Phone : +91 40 6628 4000 - 15

Telefax : +91 40 2335 0856 / 6628 4040

Bhupen DubeyGlobal CEO, Advanta Seeds

"Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for supporting Advanta Seeds. Every purchase supports farmers like you. Advanta Seeds support for farmers is essential to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty & Zero Hunger. We have been recognized as a true global leader by the Access to Seeds Index 2019, and ranked in top 5 seed companies in helping smallholder farmers to increase their productivity and grow more nutritional food in South and Southeast Asia.

Seeds represent the most critical investment for farmers as better seeds mean better yields. We understand that. Our dedicated research and development teams are focused on developing more disease-resistant and high-yielding seed varieties with valuable traits you need.

In India, Advanta Seeds has 5 research and development stations working to enhance production of okra, hot peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, corn, sweet corn, rice, forages and sorghum.

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‘‘Leader’s Message

Prashant Belgamwar‘“Dear Valued Partner,

Trust you are doing well. I feel privileged to address this edition of Catalogue, which comprises blockbuster bestselling products and a wide product assortment to maximize our outreach to small and marginal farmers across season and country.

With every passing day, vegetable farming is becoming more dynamic. On one hand, increasing population and changing lifestyle is influencing vegetable consumption; while on the other hand, with erratic climate, new disease pest infestations and productivity challenges, the requirement of the farmer is also changing. “Sustainable agriculture is the need of the hour”. And, we at Advanta, are committed to improve the ROI of growers through our value added products and services.

We are a R&D focus company, working closely with farmers to understand their changing needs and quickly adapt our breeding programs. Our rich germplasm, best-in-class breeding & dedicated team is geared to deliver best in class innovative products for our farmers.

With this approach, we successfully launched #19 new products in FY 18/19 with a strong pipeline. This was a landmark achievement for us as our new products delivered in a year was more than the industry average Lately, we also became Okra leaders namely with our products Raadhika, Navya & Jaani, which are innovative and first in the industry products to address the market requirement of fruit quality with high virus tolerance. Similarly, our new launches in Tomato, Hot Pepper, Cauliflower and Gourds are also gradually making inroads in the market and generating positive feedback from our growers.

We are a fast growing company, and it gives us immense satisfaction to know that the farmers trust us, and believe in our product, encouraging us to aim higher. Our products are extensively evaluated/tested across geography with stringent cross functional product evaluation mechanism, which gives us confidence of our product performance.

‘Hoping this Catalogue is of help to our customers and your search for the required product ends with our Catalogue.

Leader’s Message INDEX

• Plant Type : Tall and Vigrous

• Foliage Type : Medium Cut leaves

• Fruit Colour : Dark green

• Maturity Days : 42 - 45 DAS

• Tolerance : YVMV & OLCV

• Special Features :

i) Easy for picking & lustrous attractive fruits with wider adaptability.

RAADHIKA

NAVYA

OkraHybrid

JAANI

• Plant Type : Medium Tall

• Foliage Type : Cut Leaves

• Fruit Colour : Dark Green



• Special Feature : s

i) Export quality & lustrous attractive fruits with wider adaptability.


• Foliage Type : Deep Cut Leaves


• Maturity Days : 40-42 DAS



i) Early concentrated yielding potentiality.

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i) Excellent fruit quality & easy for picking

MONA

ADV 216

VENUS PLUS

• Plant Type : Tall






i) Good keeping quality




• Maturity Days : 40-42 DAS



i) & Excellent fruit quality easy for picking

PRINCE

TAJ

LAVANYA• Plant Type : Medium Tall

• Foliage Type : Medium Cut leaves



• Tolerance : YVMV & OLCVField


i) Excellent fruit quality





• Tolerance : Field YVMV & OLCV


i) High yielding hybrid recommended for daily picking

• Plant Type : Tall

• Foliage Type : Medium Cut Leaves



• Tolerance : Field YVMV & OLCV


i) High yielding hybrid recommended for daily picking



Season : Wet Season : May-July Spring / Winter : Oct-Dec Summer Season : Feb-March

Temperature i) Okra is susceptible for Frost. 0 ii) Day Temperature above 42 C may lead to flower & bud dropping.

0 0 iii) Optimum temperature for seed germination 25 -30 C & do not germinate or 0Prolong germination below 17 C.

Nursery : Direct Sowing

Soil & Land Preparation i) Well drained manured sandy loam soils are ideal for the best cultivation. ii) Ideal pH : 6.5-7.5 iii) Deep Ploughing & Harrowing (expose the soil to hot sun for 10-15 days in

summer season) & keep the soil weed free to reduce soil pathogen as well as to reduce secondary host for sucking pest.

iv) Apply 25 tonnes of well decomposed FYM/ha fallowed by harrowing to mix in the soil.

v) Prepare ridges & furrows. vi) Apply the fertilizer as per the recommendations. vii) Irrigate the field a day prior of sowing. viii) Dibble one seeds / hill & irrigate the field immediately for quick & better

establishment. ix) Spray the pre-emergent weedicide of pendimethalin @ 30% EC for controlling

the primary weeds immediate after the sowing (best results before 36 hours).

Seed Rate i) 3.75-5.0 kg / ha (one seed/hill) - 60X30 cm spacing ii) 10-12 kg/ha - For high density spacing (30X5 cm)

Irrigation : Irrigate as & when required based on the soil type & the local practices.

Spacing i) Row to Row : 60 cm & Plant to Plant : 30 cm ii) High Density (North India) - Row to Row : 30 cm & Plant to Plant : 5 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre i) Fertilizer application varies with soil fertility. ii) NPK: 150:100:100 kg/ha iii) Basal dose:38:100:33 NPK kg/ha

th iv) First top dressing: 38:0:33 NPK kg/ha at 30 dayth v) Second top dressing: 38:0:33 NPK kg/ha at 60 day

th vi) Third top dressing: 38 N kg/ha at 90 day vii) Use Zinc & Mg as micro nutrients at basal application viii) Earthing up is suggested after applying of fertilizer at all the stages & followed

irrigation. Note i) Apply Magnesium Sulphate 5 kg up to from 30 to 60 days after planting once in

a week. ii) Adjust qty of N as per the crop growth iii) Use only white colour MOP iv) Total requirement of nutrients is inclusive of basal dose uptake v) Prescribed schedule recommendations are guidelines only, response of these

recommendations depends on several factors which may be beyond our control, subject to change depending on situations.

Flower Initiation : 35 DAS

1st Picking : 42 - 45 DAS

Growth Regulator i) Cycocel @ 100 ppm / Lehosin @ 500 ppm at 5-6 leaf stage - to check excess growth during rainy season apply the same before flowering for seed production / size;

ii) To enhance growth during winter & germination- GA3 @100 ppm

OkraCultural Practices Yield T/ha : 25-30 MT

Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 8-12 g (depending upon the market & consumer requirement)

No. of Fruits Per Plant : Average 40 - 60

Major Impediment : YVMV (Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus) & ELCV (Enation Leaf Curl Virus) - Vector: White fly, other issues in Okra Pod Borer, Powdery mildew & May in future wilt will be an emerging issues in okra

Remedies / Control Mmeasures i) Set up yellow sticky trap to monitor whitefly population (Yellow polythene sheet painted with sticky gum or grease (3 feet x 2 feet size & 1.5 feet above the ground)

ii) Drenching of Saaf @ 1% to avoid the soil borne diseases iii) At 10 DAS (Days After Sowing) spray Lancergold @ 500 g/acre is recommended

& should start when true leaves emerge out on the plant this is mainly to control miners & cutworms (this will help us to save the young seedlings)

iv) At 20 DAS spray Saaf @ 300g/acre v) At 25 DAS Balraj (Lamda cyhalothrin) @ 200 ml/acre or Lancergold @ 500 g /

acre or Viraat (Quinalphos 20 + Cyper3) @ 350 ml/ acre, vi) At 40 DAS spray Lancergold @ 500g/acre or thiamethoxam @ 40 g / acre or

Acetamiprid @ 30 g / acre to control sucking pest, vii) At 45 DAS spray Saaf @ 400 g/acre to restrict the foliar diseases viz., leaf spots

& blight, viii) At 55 DAS spray Lancergold @ 500 g/acre or Balraj (Lamda Cyhalothrin) @ 200

ml/acre for controlling sucking pest & fruit borer as well ix) At 70 DAS spray Lancergold @ 500 g/acre or Acetamiprid @ 30 g/acre.

Continue the sprays mainly to control sucking pest based on the pest infestation & crop duration.

Harvesting i) Tender fruits of 8-12 cm length to be harvested for the best market acceptability

ii) Delayed harvesting leads to poor quality due to drudge fibre & may the fruit become unmarketable

No. of Pickings : Average 40-60 (alternate days)

Key Points : YVMV & ELCV can be controlled by controlling whiteflies & advisable to use highly tolerant F1 Hybrids to the YVMV & ELCV Viz, F1 Hybrids are: -

1 Venus Plus 2 Prince 3 Lavanya 4 Raadhika 5 Navya 6 Jaani 7 ADV 216

Care i) To avoid YVMV infestation please Sowing 3 lines of Maize/Jowar around okra field which may prove beneficial for controlling YVMV

ii) Use imidacloprid treated seeds iii) Don’t use systemic pyrethroid

th th iii) Avoid excess use of N, Fibre formation in the fruit starts from the 5 - 6 day of th fruit formation and a sudden increase in fibre content from 9 day is observed

Export Standards : Dark green, tender, 6-8 cm in L, uniform shape & size

# of Seeds /g : 13-15

OkraCultural Practices

CauliflowerHybrid

• Plant Habit : Semi-Erect

• Curd Shape : Dome and Compact

• Curd Weight : 800 - 1200 g

• Curd Color : White

• Self Blanching : Good

• Maturity Days : 50 -55 DAT

• Group : Tropical


i) Excellent keeping quality

SUPER SHIGRA

ADV-1400


ADV-235• Plant Habit : Semi-Erect

• Curd Shape : Semi-Dome and Compact

• Curd Weight : 800 - 1200 g


• Self Blanching : Good

• Maturity Days : 60 - 65 DAT

• Group : Tropical


i) Field tolerance to moderate temperature & humidity

• Plant Habit : Erect


• Curd Weight : 850 - 1300 g


• Self Blanching : Excellent


• Group :Early Tropical to Tropical


i) Long sowing window with high PWC



• Curd Weight : 1000 - 1200 g


• Self Blanching : Partially Blanched

• Maturity Days 60 - 70 DAT :

• Group : Early Temperate


i) Tolerance to moderate temperature & humidity

GS-385

ADV 5696• Plant Habit : Erect


• Curd Weight : 1000 - 1200 g

• Curd Color : Attractive White


• Maturity Days : 60-65 DAT

• Group : Sub Tropical

• Special Feature :s

Field tolerant to black rot & i) moderate cold


GS-277• Plant Habit : Semi Erect

• Curd Shape : Semi Dome and Compact

• Curd Weight : 1000 - 1200 g


• Self Blanching : Partially Blanched


• Group : Sub Tropical


i) Tolerance to moderate temperature & humidity

GS-75 (IMP)• Plant Habit : Erect


• Curd Weight : 1000 - 1500 g

• Curd Color : Snow White

• Self Blanching : Very Good


• Group : Early Temperate


i) Field tolerant to black rot and moderate cold

MAHIMA 80• Plant Habit : Erect


• Curd Weight : 2000 - 2500 g

• Curd Color : Snow White



• Group : Temperate

• Special Feature :s

i) Field tolerant to black rot

GS-85 (IMP)• Plant Habit : Erect


• Curd Weight : 2000 - 2500 g

• Curd Color : Attractive White



• Group : Temperate


i) Field tolerant to black rot & moderate cold


Season i) Tropical ii) Sub Tropical iii) Temperate

Climate : During transformation phase from veg. to curding & curd dev. climate / temperature plays vital role though some deviations are attributed to light & water condition. It is physiologically different crop in cole group due to intermediate phase of curding

0 0 0between vegetative & generative. Curding from 5 C to 28 -30 C, however, for transformation certain amount of vegetative growth will be necessary to pass over

0 0 0juvenile phase : optimum is 23 C. Tropical crop - curding at 15 -20 C. When tropical varieties grown in low temperature not only they button quickly after passing juvenile phase but leads to riceyness to green bud formation. For vegetative growth: few degree higher than optimum needed for curd dev. (10-15 days), temperature should not fluctuate too much - deteriorates.

Nursery : Nursery Management - Tips to be followed & monitored :

i) Sow the seeds in Pro trays of 98 cavities by using the sterilised cocopeat as a media,

th ii) At 5 day after sowing mild spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 2

0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O.2 2 2th iii) At 15 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of 2

H O.2st iv) At 21 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.3 2

g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O.2 2 2

v) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting . Seedling will be ready for transplanting in 22-24 days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done preferable in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation : For early crop in tropics & sub-tropics, light to light medium soil preferred so that the drainage is easier in rainy season. Results are disappointing that the growth is checked due to water stagnation. Therefore in cauliflower even steady growth is imp. Since rampant growth may retard the curd formation & may show growth of bracts.

Seed Rate : 100-120 g/acre


Spacing : Row to Row : 45 cm & Plant to Plant : 30-40 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre : NPK- 80:50:60

1st Picking : Depend upon the Segment : Early tropical 45-50 Days / Tropical or Sub tropical 55-60 days / Temperate - 75 to 90 days

Growth regulator : GA3 effect : more pronounced when curd initiation delayed by high temperature (regulates harvesting time)

Yield T/ha : 16-18 T

Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 600-800 g / 1000 - 1200 g / 2500 - 3000 g

Major Impediment : High temperature-Riceyness (Premature initiation of floral buds is characterized as, velvety appearance owing to dev. of small white flower buds at the curding stage, pedicel show longitudinal growth : due to fluctuation in temperature high/low during curding; rampant growth, high RH, heavy nitrogeneous dressing; at high temperature bracteate growth.

Remedies / Control Measures : Uniron 1.0 ml/l for control of DBM, Ulala 0.5 ml/l for Leaf minor control.

Harvesting : Cut the curd immediately it reaches prime condition, if late -flower stalk elongates & loose, riceyness / fuzzy curd- poor quality Trim large leaves keeping sufficient jacket leaves to protect the curd.

Key Points : Pods-Siliqua Bo - Deficiency - Water soaked patches in the centre of curd, later stem becomes hollow with water soaked tissue surrounding the walls of cavity. Adv. Stage rusty brown / pinkish - areas dev. On curd surface. CM - 15 kg Borax/ha Molybdenum - Plants chloratic, turn white along the leaf margin, cupped & wither, eventually leaf dries, growing point collapses. Older plant-lamina of newly formed leaves are irregular in shape, frequently consisting of only a large bare midrib-whiptail. N deficiency develops Mo deficiency & buttoning.

Care i) For avoiding Riceyness - hardened seedlings likely to give better results & since early crops are raised in monsoon, 5-6 week old seedling stand better chance of establishment;

ii) Buttoning - Check in vegetative growth of seedlings, followed by suitable temperature for transformation to curding may induce this malady. Other reason - delayed transplanting) cured by P O application2 5

# of Seeds /g : 315

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CabbageHybrid

GOLDEN GREEN

GS-455 (IMP)

• Plant Frame : Semi-Upright

• Foliage Colour : Dark-Green

• Head Shape : Round

• Head Weight : 1 to 1.5 kg

• Compactness : Good


• Field Holding : Excellent


i) Early maturing hybrids with good keeping quality


• Foliage Colour : Green







i) Field tolerance to black rot & good field holding capacity


KIRTI• Plant Frame : Semi-Upright

• Foliage Colour : Bluish-Green







i) early maturity & field tolerance to black rot & good field

holding capacity

• Plant Frame : Upright

• Foliage Colour : Dark Green

• Head Shape : Semi-Flat

• Head Weight : 1.2 to 1.5 kg

• Compactness : Very Good

• Maturity Days : 60 -65 DAT

• Field Holding : Very Good


Field tolerance to black rot & good field holding capacityi)

GOODY BALL - 65

SUPER BALL - 50

BHEEMA





• Compactness : Excellent














• Plant Frame : Semi-upright

• Foliage Colour : Dark Green







Field tolerance to black rot & good field holding capacity i)

BORDER 777

GS - 455




















EURO -2

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Season : Throughout the year

Climate : Temperature is more important than day length. In our region it is grown in milder winter (E & W parts). Most of Europian cvs. under this condition do not form tight heads (loose & open heads) - reason for poor yield in India; long cold period induces

0 0plant to bolt sooner; optimum temperature or growth & heading 15 - 20 C above 025 C growth arrested.

Nursery : Nursery Management - Tips to be followed & monitored : i) Sow the seeds in Pro trays of 98 cavities by using the sterilised cocopeat

as a media, th ii) At 5 day after sowing mild spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 2

0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O.2 2 2th iii) At 15 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of 2

H O.2st iv) At 21 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.3 2


v) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting. Seedling will be ready for transplanting in 22-24 days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done preferable in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation i) pH : 6-6.5; ii) Light soil-early crop; iii) Heavy soil- keeping quality good; iv) Plants in saline soil susceptible to diseases.



Spacing : Row to Row : 45-60 cm & Plant to Plant : 30-45 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre : NPK-80:50:60

1st Picking : Early round : 50-55 days, Medium 60-65 days, Late : 75-80 days


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 1200 -1500 g

Major Impediment : DBM / Black Rot

Remedies / Control Measures : Uniron 1.0 ml/l for control of DBM, Ulala 0.5 ml/l for Leaf Minor control.

Harvesting : Cut the head once the crop attain the maturity, good field holding hybrids has an advantage to hold the harvesting if the market price for cabbage is low / Glut in market.

Care : At maturity watering should be avoided-cause splitting of heads.

# of Seeds /g : 300

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PeasHybrid

• Maturity Days : 45-55 DAS in Kharif,

70-75 DAS in Winter

• : Grain Per Pod 10 Seeds

• : Colour Green

• : Segment Pencil Type

• : Tolerance Powdery Mildew


i) Seeds inside the pods are uniform and sweet in taste

ii) Gives better ROI to farmers and traders

GS - 10



Season : Generally most preferred season is Sep-Nov (though varies from state to state depending on temperature)

Climate : Peas can tolerate frost at early stages of the growth. However, frost during the later stages of crop growth causes considerable injury to the newly opened flowers and young developing pods. Pods grow best in those regions where there is a slow transition from cool to warm weather in spring.

0Temperature : Optimum temperature for seed germination is 22 C. Optimum monthly mean 0 0temperature for growth of plants is 10 -18 C.

Soil : Crop prefers well drained, loose and friable loamy soil for early crop and clayey soil for high yield. Ideal pH is 6.0-7.5 and it grows under alkaline soil. If soil is acidic, liming is recommended.

Land Preparation : Soil is prepared to a fine tilth by disc ploughing followed by one or two harrowing.

Seed Rate : Seed rate depends on the method of planting, varieties, season of planting and purpose of growing. The seed-rate should be about 30-35 kg/ha.

Planting i) Seeds sown in flat or raised beds by broadcasting or by dibbling at 2.5-5 cm depth (dibbling / line sowing recommended).

ii) Spacing of 45 x 10 cm to be maintained.

Manure and Fertilizers : Apply FYM at 20 t/ha and 60 kg N, 80 kg P and 70 kg K/ha as basal and 60 kg N/ha 30 days after sowing.

Irrigation : Light irrigations at 10-15 days interval to be given. Flowering, fruit set and grain filling periods are critical stages and care should be taken to irrigate crop at these stags. Four irrigations at pre-bloom, pod set and fruit picking stages are recommended.

Weed Control : Care should be taken to remove weeds in early stages of crop. One hand weeding at 25-45 days after sowing is very effective for weed control.

Inter-culture : Earthen up and hoeing is also important operations in peas and helps in root development and growth of plants. This is usually done after weeding and fertilizer application.

Diseases and Management i) Fusarium wilt: Drooping of plants followed by sudden death. Leaves may also turn yellow and drop off prematurely. Pod formation is severely affected. In collar regions of wilted plants, necrosis and discolouration can be seen. The diseased plants can be pulled out from the easily than the healthy ones.

When the diseased stem is cut, there is a dark brown, discoloured band around the vascular system. Infection occurs directly through the root hairs.

Control: Treating the seeds with Carbendazim (2 g/kg of seed) protects the seedlings during the initial stages of growth.

Soil drenching with Copper oxychloride 0.25%. ii) Powdery mildew: Infection is first apparent on leaves as small slightly

darkened areas, which later become white powdery spots. These spots enlarge and cover the entire leaf area.

Severely infected leaves may become chlorotic and distorted before falling. Affected pods are small in size and malformed

Control: Spray inorganic sulphur 0.25% or Tridemorph 0.1%.

Pest and Management i) Pea Aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisi): It is one of the serious pests of pea crop. The aphids attack from January onwards. The green soft-bodied nymphs and the adults attack the young vines and suck the sap of younger parts of

Peas Cultural Practices Peas Cultural Practices plants. The affected plants become stunted and the pods curl, have rough spots and fail to fill.

Control: The insect can be controlled by spraying Malathion (0.05%) or Dichlorvos (DDVP) (0.05%). Spraying should be started as soon as the pest is observed.

ii) Pod Borer (Helicoverpa spp.): The disease is more serious on green pods especially at the stage of maturity. The caterpillars bore into the pods and feed on the seeds.

Control: handpicking of the caterpillar and pupae during the early stages of infestation reduces the pest damage.

iii) Pea Weevil (Bruchus pisorum): Adults feed in blossoms and lay eggs on young pods. Larvae after hatching from the eggs burrow into green seed.

Control: Spraying Malathion (0.05%) or Dichlorvos (DDVP) (0.05%) at the blossoming stage effectively control the pest.

iv) Leaf Miner (Phytomyza atricornis): It is a major pest of pea. The larvae attack tender leaves and feed in the epidermal layers of the leaf by making serpentine mines in which air gets trapped and gives them silvery appearance. The affected leaves turn pale yellow, get distorted and crumpled. Such leaves gradually dry and die away.

Control: Spraying the plants with Dichlorvos (0.05%) at the emergence of new leaves is highly beneficial. Application of Phorate 10 G (1 kg a.i./acre) applied one day before planting is effective in reducing the larval population of leaf miner.

v) Stem Fly (Ophiomyai phaseoli): The stem fly is a major pest of pea. The maggots bore inside the stem leading to wilting of the plants.

Control: Seed treatment with Carbofuran (4%) protects the newly emerging seedlings from the infection. Spraying with Malathion (0.05%) or Monocrotophos (0.04%) as soon as the pest symptom is observed effectively controls the pest.

Harvesting : Peas for fresh market are harvested when they are well filled and when colour changes from dark green to light green. Usually 3-4 harvests at 10 days intervals are possible.

• Plant Type : Semi-Erect

• Days of Maturity : 60-65 DAT

• Fruit Colour (Red Dry) : Deep Red

• Fruit Colour (Green) : Dark Green

• Fruit Length : 6-8 cm

• Fruit Thickness : 1.1-1.2 cm

• Pungency : Very High

• Purpose : Fresh/Dry


Dual purpose & tolerance to LCV i)

SHUBHAM

Hot PepperHybrid

AK-47

• Plant Type : Erect


• Fruit Colour (Red) : Deep Red



• Fruit Thickness : 2.7-3 cm

• Pungency : Less

• Purpose : Dry


i) Highly wrikled fruits & field tolerance to LCV


DIVYA JYOTHI• Plant Type : Semi-erect


• Fruit Colour (Red) :




• Pungency : High

• Purpose : Fresh


i) High yielding with excellent keeping quality




• Fruit Colour (Green) : Light Green

• Fruit Length : 14 cm-19 cm

• Fruit Thickness : 1-1.5 cm

• Pungency : Medium



i) Dual purpose with excellent keeping quality

PRAJWALA

SUPER MAHAJWALA

ADV-5526• Plant Type : Semi-Erect






• Pungency : High



i) Dual purpose & field tolerance to powdery mildew



• Fruit Colour (Red) :

• Fruit Colour (Green) : Light Green


• Fruit Thickness : 1-1.1 cm


• Purpose : Fresh


i) High yielding, excellent keeping quality & suitable for long distance

transportation


CLASSICA 152• Plant Type : Semi-Erect


• Fruit Colour (Red) : Red



• Fruit Thickness : 1.2 cm

• Pungency : High



i) Dual purpose & excellent keeping quality & moderately tolerant to

thrips

NATASHA• Plant Type : Erect





• Fruit Thickness : 2 cm-2.6 cm


• Purpose : Fresh/Dry (Achari)


i) Dual purpose with excellent keeping quality

ADV-5759• Plant Type : Erect



• Fruit Colour (Green) : Green


• Fruit Thickness : 2.7 - 3 cm

• Pungency : Low

• Purpose : Fresh/Achari


i) Suitable for achari segment

Season : Wet Season : May-Aug Spring / Winter : Oct-Dec Summer Season : Feb-March

0 0Climate : Suitable Temperature - Average Monthly temperature 20 -35 C, Day Length 9-10 hours light stimulates plant growth and increases the productivity by 21-24%.

Temperature i) Frost - dangerous0 0 ii) High night temp improves capsaicin, Day temperature 20 -30 C optimum but

0>37 C accelerates flower and fruit drop iii) Low night temperature increases parthenocarpic fruit set iv) High day temperature develops abscission zone (flower drop)




0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O 2 2 2

th iii) At 15 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of 2

H O 2

st iv) At 21 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.3 2

g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O 2 2 2

v) At 28 days after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O+ Ulala 0.2 g/litre of 2

H O+ 19:19:19 (Soluble) @ 1g/litre H O 2 2

vi) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting. Seedling will be ready for transplanting in 30 Days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done preferable in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation i) An ideal soil for growing chilli is a light loamy soil enriched with organic matter & also rich in lime with pH upto 6-7 will be good for cultivating Hot Pepper.

ii) Deep Ploughing & Harrowing (expose the soil to hot sun for 20-30 days in summer season) & keep the soil weed free to reduce soil pathogen as well as to reduce secondary host for sucking pest.

iii) Apply 25 tonnes of well decomposed FYM/ha fallowed by harrowing to mix in the soil

iv) Prepare ridges & furrows. v) Apply the fertilizer as per the recommendations. vi) Irrigate the field a day prior or before Transplanting, vii) Ideal time for transplanting is between 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM evening hours &

irrigate the field immediately after transplanting for quick & better establishment,

viii) Advisable to adopt technologies like drip irrigation for intensive utilization of water & Mulching for better crop growth & development & also mulching will help to restrict weeds & enhance quality of produce.

Seed Rate : 200-250 g/ha

Irrigation : Irrigate as & when required based on the soil type & the local practices

Spacing i) Row to Row : 60 cm & Plant to Plant : 45 cm or ii) Row to Row : 75cm & Plant to Plant : 60 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre i) Apply 25t FYM/ha at the time of ploughing ii) At the time of final land preparation apply 100:50:50 NPK kg/ha iii) 20 DAT again apply 50:25:25 NPK kg/ha as top dressing iv) After first picking apply final dose of 50:25:25 NPK kg/ha as top dressing v) Use of bio-fertilizer, Azotobacter or Azospirillum @ 2kg/ha save 25% nitrogen

requirement of chilli crop

Hot PepperCultural Practices

CHILLONG• Plant Type : Erect


• Fruit Colour (Green) : Shiny Green




• Purpose : Green Fresh


i) Continuous bearing and high yielding ability

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Hot PepperCultural Practices vi) For soil application Azospirillum should be mixed with 20 kg of FYM or

compost. Top dressing should be done after draining out the water and weeding so that the loss of nutrient is minimum.

vii) The acidic soils should be treated with liming materials as and when required. viii) Addition of organic manures or green manuring should be done at least once in

3-5 years. ix) In case of flooded fields slow releasing nitrogenous fertilisers should be used

so that loss of nitrogen can be minimised. x) Appropriate plant protection measures and proper tillage practices should be

adopted so that plants remain healthy and absorb the applied nutrients from the field.

Flower Initiation : 45 DAT

1st Picking : 65 -70 DAT (2 - 2.5 months After Transplanting)

Growth Regulator i) NAA@ 50 ppm, at flowering reduces flower drop & increases fruit setting ii) Lehosin @ 200 ppm improves fruit quality( fruit dev. & capsaicin); iii) K-increases capsaicin iv) MH @ 300 ppm & Ethrel @ 200 ppm suppressed flowering

Use of growth regulators i) Flower and fruit drop is a serious problem in chilli and it depends on higher

temperature, low soil moisture, shading and light intensity ii) Planofix (NAA) @ 20-40 ppm (20-40 mg/lit) twice with 15 days interval iii) 2,4,D @ 2-4 ppm at flower bud initiation reduces flower drop and increase fruit

set and yield iv) Application of Ethrel or Ethepon @ 300 ppm through foliar spray increases fruit

set and yield. v) Application of morphactin at 1ppm before flowering produces stamen less

flowers. vi) Ethrel is applied for uniform maturity of fruits. Ethrel or ethephon is applied

@ 500 ppm when the first fruit on the plant begins to turn slightly red.

Yield T/ha : 30-35 T (Green); 25-40% of green chilli / red fresh (Dry)

Avg. per Fruit weight (g) : Av. Wt. 3.5-4 g, 60-65 seeds/ green chilli & 90-110 seeds/Red Dry

No. of fruits per plant : Average 425-450

Major impediment : Leaf curl virus (Thrips) / Muruda complex / Die Back / Bacterial Wilt / Fruit & Shoot Borer / Bacterial Wilt

Remedies / Control Measures i) Cuproflix 3.0-4.0 g/l & Unilax 2.0 g/l for Damping off, ii) Saaf 2.5 g/l for Die Back & Fruit Rot, iii) Topas 1.5 ml/l & Beltyon 1.0 g / L for Powdery Mildew, iv) Saaf 2.5 g/l, Uthane 2.0 g/l for Cercospora leaf spot, v) Lancergold 2.5 g/l for thrips control, vi) Ulala 0.5 g/l for Aphids & White flies control, vii) Invade 0.5 g/l, Atabron 3 ml/l for Fruit borer control

Harvesting : As per requirement : green/ripe

No. of Pickings : 6- 10 (1-2 weeks interval) 3 months

Key Points i) K O-improves capsaicin (Condensation product of 3 hydroxy, 4 methoxy 2

Benzylamine & Dicylenic acid) * Pungency/capsaicin- is measured in ASTA (American Spice Trade Association) units or Scoville Heat Units (SHU) ASTA units x 15 = Scoville units (1 ASTA=15 SHU) Capsaicin-stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes. Non-pungent peppers are used as vegetable, whereas paprika type peppers

Hot PepperCultural Practices (paprika capsicum oleoresins) are mainly used in food / cosmetic industries as colorant, where zero pungency is preferred with more than 40000 ASTA colour units *The capsicum oleoresins are usually obtained from pungent peppers, which should have 100000-500000 SHU & max. 4000 ASTA colour units. *In humans, the limit for capsaicin taste is 10 ppm which is 70 times lower than that for piprine of black pepper & 1000 times lower than zinger one of ginger. Pure capsaicine scoville rating-1.5-1.6 crore SHU. Bell pepper-zero / no heat Hottest chilli-Naga Jolokia / ghost pepper-8.5 to 10.5 lakh SHU, *****Recent Guinese record (1067, 286 SHU tested by Varvik university) - by variety infinity / Lankshire, Britain, Farmer : Nik woods, followed by Red Savina Habanero - 3.5-5.8 lakh SHU Determined by - High pressure liquid chromatography.

ii) % of dry chillies : 25-40% of green

Care : Follow Crop protection schedule for LCV : i) Apply phorate between lines during nursery 10% @ 10 kg/ha ; ii) While transplanting-dip seedling tips in mixture of monochrotophos (36% @

15 ml + Mancozeb 25 g + S 25 g in 10 L water; After transplanting Spray - Mix. of monochrotophos @15 ml + Wettable S (805) 25 g + 25 g COC in 10 L water;

st iii) Second spray 10 days after 1 : Mixture monochrotophos -15 ml + S 25g + ziram -20 g in 10 l water ;

iv) Follow the same spray at an interval of 10-15 days till flowering ; v) When irri. facility is not available - dusting with methye parathion s/be done ; vi) On flowering spray - mix. of mathion (50%) 20 ml/mono 15 ml + S (80%) 25g +

ziram 2 g in 10 L water at 10 days interval; st vii) If picking is to be done then 1 pick & then apply the sprays;

viii) Towards the end of Oct. Chilli is oftenly infested by PM: CM - Dusting with S (300 mesh) @20 kg/ha; Never pick the fruits for 6 days from spraying

Export Standards : Dark green, highly pungent, uniform, 6-7 cm long with good storability

# of Seeds /g : 175-180

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Sweet PepperHybrid


TANVI• Plant Type : Semi-Erect


• : Fruit Weight 150-180 g

• Fruit Colour (Green) : Green

• : Lobed Four


i) Very pleasing hybrid turn yellow after maturity

TANVI PLUS• Plant Type : Vigorous


• : 200 - 250 gFruit Weight


• : FourLobed


i) Elongated Blocky fruits turns in beautiful red color on Maturity

Season : Wet Season : May-Aug Spring / Winter : Oct-Dec Summer Season : Feb-March

0 0Climate : Suitable Temperature - Average Monthly temperature 20 -35 C, Day Length 9-10 hours light stimulates plant growth and increases the productivity by 21-24%.

Temperature i) Frost - dangerous0 0 ii) High night temp improves capsaicin, Day temperature 20 -30 C optimum but

0>37 C accelerates flower and fruit drop iii) Low night temperature increases parthenocarpic fruit set iv) High day temperature develops abscission zone (flower drop)





th iii) At 15 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of 2

H O 2

st iv) At 21 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.3 2

g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O 2 2 2

v) At 28 days after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O+ Ulala 0.2 g/litre of 2

H O+ 19:19:19 (Soluble) @ 1g/litre H O 2 2

vi) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting. Seedling will be ready for transplanting in 30 Days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done preferable in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation i) An ideal soil for growing chilli is a light loamy soil enriched with organic matter & also rich in lime with pH upto 6-7 will be good for cultivating Hot Pepper.

ii) Deep Ploughing & Harrowing (expose the soil to hot sun for 20-30 days in summer season) & keep the soil weed free to reduce soil pathogen as well as to reduce secondary host for sucking pest.

iii) Apply 25 tonnes of well decomposed FYM/ha fallowed by harrowing to mix in the soil

iv) Prepare ridges & furrows. v) Apply the fertilizer as per the recommendations. vi) Irrigate the field a day prior or before Transplanting, vii) Ideal time for transplanting is between 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM evening hours &

irrigate the field immediately after transplanting for quick & better establishment,

viii) Advisable to adopt technologies like drip irrigation for intensive utilization of water & Mulching for better crop growth & development & also mulching will help to restrict weeds & enhance quality of produce.

Seed Rate : 200-250 g/ha


Spacing i) Row to Row : 60 cm & Plant to Plant : 45 cm or ii) Row to Row : 75cm & Plant to Plant : 60 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre i) Apply 25t FYM/ha at the time of ploughing ii) At the time of final land preparation apply 100:50:50 NPK kg/ha iii) 20 DAT again apply 50:25:25 NPK kg/ha as top dressing iv) After first picking apply final dose of 50:25:25 NPK kg/ha as top dressing v) Use of bio-fertilizer, Azotobacter or Azospirillum @ 2kg/ha save 25% nitrogen

requirement of chilli crop

Sweet PepperCultural Practices Sweet PepperCultural Practices vi) For soil application Azospirillum should be mixed with 20 kg of FYM or

compost. Top dressing should be done after draining out the water and weeding so that the loss of nutrient is minimum.

vii) The acidic soils should be treated with liming materials as and when required. viii) Addition of organic manures or green manuring should be done at least once in

3-5 years. ix) In case of flooded fields slow releasing nitrogenous fertilisers should be used

so that loss of nitrogen can be minimised. x) Appropriate plant protection measures and proper tillage practices should be

adopted so that plants remain healthy and absorb the applied nutrients from the field.


1st Picking : 65 -70 DAT (2 - 2.5 months After Transplanting)

Growth Regulator i) NAA@ 50 ppm, at flowering reduces flower drop & increases fruit setting ii) Lehosin @ 200 ppm improves fruit quality( fruit dev. & capsaicin); iii) K-increases capsaicin iv) MH @ 300 ppm & Ethrel @ 200 ppm suppressed flowering

Use of growth regulators i) Flower and fruit drop is a serious problem in chilli and it depends on higher

temperature, low soil moisture, shading and light intensity ii) Planofix (NAA) @ 20-40 ppm (20-40 mg/lit) twice with 15 days interval iii) 2,4,D @ 2-4 ppm at flower bud initiation reduces flower drop and increase fruit

set and yield iv) Application of Ethrel or Ethepon @ 300 ppm through foliar spray increases fruit

set and yield. v) Application of morphactin at 1ppm before flowering produces stamen less

flowers. vi) Ethrel is applied for uniform maturity of fruits. Ethrel or ethephon is applied

@ 500 ppm when the first fruit on the plant begins to turn slightly red.

Yield T/ha : 30-35 T (Green); 25-40% of green chilli / red fresh (Dry)

Avg. per Fruit weight (g) : Av. Wt. 3.5-4 g, 60-65 seeds/ green chilli & 90-110 seeds/Red Dry

No. of fruits per plant : Average 425-450

Major impediment : Leaf curl virus (Thrips) / Muruda complex / Die Back / Bacterial Wilt / Fruit & Shoot Borer / Bacterial Wilt

Remedies / Control Measures i) Cuproflix 3.0-4.0 g/l & Unilax 2.0 g/l for Damping off, ii) Saaf 2.5 g/l for Die Back & Fruit Rot, iii) Topas 1.5 ml/l & Beltyon 1.0 g / L for Powdery Mildew, iv) Saaf 2.5 g/l, Uthane 2.0 g/l for Cercospora leaf spot, v) Lancergold 2.5 g/l for thrips control, vi) Ulala 0.5 g/l for Aphids & White flies control, vii) Invade 0.5 g/l, Atabron 3 ml/l for Fruit borer control

Harvesting : As per requirement : green/ripe

No. of Pickings : 6- 10 (1-2 weeks interval) 3 months

Key Points i) K O-improves capsaicin (Condensation product of 3 hydroxy, 4 methoxy 2

Benzylamine & Dicylenic acid) * Pungency/capsaicin- is measured in ASTA (American Spice Trade Association) units or Scoville Heat Units (SHU) ASTA units x 15 = Scoville units (1 ASTA=15 SHU) Capsaicin-stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes. Non-pungent peppers are used as vegetable, whereas paprika type peppers

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(paprika capsicum oleoresins) are mainly used in food / cosmetic industries as colorant, where zero pungency is preferred with more than 40000 ASTA colour units *The capsicum oleoresins are usually obtained from pungent peppers, which should have 100000-500000 SHU & max. 4000 ASTA colour units. *In humans, the limit for capsaicin taste is 10 ppm which is 70 times lower than that for piprine of black pepper & 1000 times lower than zinger one of ginger. Pure capsaicine scoville rating-1.5-1.6 crore SHU. Bell pepper-zero / no heat Hottest chilli-Naga Jolokia / ghost pepper-8.5 to 10.5 lakh SHU, *****Recent Guinese record (1067, 286 SHU tested by Varvik university) - by variety infinity / Lankshire, Britain, Farmer : Nik woods, followed by Red Savina Habanero - 3.5-5.8 lakh SHU Determined by - High pressure liquid chromatography.

ii) % of dry chillies : 25-40% of green

Care : Follow Crop protection schedule for LCV : i) Apply phorate between lines during nursery 10% @ 10 kg/ha ; ii) While transplanting-dip seedling tips in mixture of monochrotophos (36% @

15 ml + Mancozeb 25 g + S 25 g in 10 L water; After transplanting Spray - Mix. of monochrotophos @15 ml + Wettable S (805) 25 g + 25 g COC in 10 L water;

st iii) Second spray 10 days after 1 : Mixture monochrotophos -15 ml + S 25g + ziram -20 g in 10 l water ;

iv) Follow the same spray at an interval of 10-15 days till flowering ; v) When irri. facility is not available - dusting with methye parathion s/be done ; vi) On flowering spray - mix. of mathion (50%) 20 ml/mono 15 ml + S (80%) 25g +

ziram 2 g in 10 L water at 10 days interval; st vii) If picking is to be done then 1 pick & then apply the sprays;

viii) Towards the end of Oct. Chilli is oftenly infested by PM: CM - Dusting with S (300 mesh) @20 kg/ha; Never pick the fruits for 6 days from spraying

Export Standards : Dark green, highly pungent, uniform, 6-7 cm long with good storability

# of Seeds /g : 175-180

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TomatoHybrid

• Plant Habit : Determinate


• Fruit Shape : Square Round

• Fruit Weight : 90 - 100 g

• Shoulder Colour : Uniform Green

• Fruit Color : Shiny Deep Red

• Firmness : Excellent

• Tolerance : Tolerance to TYLCV and heat set


i) Early concentrated yielding potential

ii) Suitable for long distance transportation

JAYAM-2


ADV-1541• Plant Habit : Semi-Determinate



• Fruit Weight : 80-100 g


• Fruit Color : Deep Red


• Tolerance : Tolerance to TYLCV


i) Tomato maintains fruit shape and size uniformity over the picking

ii) Long self-life & suitable for long distance transportation

• Plant Habit : Semi-Determinate







• Tolerance : Tolerance for TYLCV, BW and Heat Set

ABHIMANYU

VAISHNAVI• Plant Habit : Determinate




• Shoulder Colour : White


• Firmness : Very Good

• Tolerance : Tolerance for TYLCV and Heat Set

NAGMOTI• Plant Habit : Indeterminate


• Fruit Shape : Small Round






• Special Features : i) Suitable for rotected & p open field cultivation

ii) Fruits have very good flavour & sweetness






• Fruit Color : Red


• Tolerance : Tolerance for TYLCV and Mild Tolerant to Bacterial Wilt


i) Good shelf life & suitable for long distance shipping

HI-TOM• Plant Habit : Semi-Determinate


• Fruit Shape : Flat Round





• Tolerance : Tolerance for TYLCV


i) Wider adaptability

ii) High yield Potential


AAZAAD• Plant Habit : Determinate







• Tolerance : Tolerance for TYLCV and Foliar Diseases


i) High early yield potential & good shelf life








• Tolerance : Tolerance for TYLCV


i) Fruits have long shelf life & suitable for long distance shipping

NAGMANI• Plant Habit : Indeterminate


• Fruit Shape : Small Round







i) Suitable for protected and open field cultivation

ii) Fruits have very good flavour and sweetness


Season : Wet Season : May-July Spring/ Winter : Aug-Sept / Dec- Jan Summer : Feb - March

Climate i) Warm season crop, highly susceptible to frost. Dry wind results in dropping of 0 0blossoms. Average monthly temperature 20 - 25 C.

0 0 ii) High temperature above 38 C - 40 C adversely affects the fruit set & development.

0 0Temperature i) Above 32 C & below 13 C - dangerous. ii) High temperature: leads to heterstylosis, increased abscission, reduced fruit

set flower drop ; high temperature with high humidity favours development of foliage diseases

iii) Low temperature increased flower size, reduced pollen viability




0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O 2 2 2th iii) At 15 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre 2

of H O 2th iv) At 21 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 2

0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O2 2 2

v) At 28 days after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre 2

of H O + 19:19:19 (Soluble) @ 1g/litre H O2 2

vi) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting , Seedling will be ready for transplanting in 25-28 days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done preferable in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation i) Well drained, fairly light fertile loam with fair moisture holding capacity is ideal. pH : 6-7, deep ploughing and harrowing.

ii) Add well decomposed FYM : 8-10 tones / acre. iii) Make the ridges and furrows at the required spacing. iv) Irrigate the field and make the Cavities at the recommended spacing. v) Transplanting should be done during late afternoon or evening, after

transplanting light irrigation should be given for quick and better establishment.



Spacing i) Row to Row : 90 cm & Plant to Plant : 45 cm or ii) Row to Row : 120 cm & Plant to Plant : 45 cm

Flower Initiation : 35-36 DAT

1st Picking : 80 DAT

Growth Regulator i) 2,4-D @ 2 ppm & NAA @ 1ppm-for fruit set; ii) Bo-for cracking iii) NAA @ 20-40 ppm - to reduce flower & fruit drop iv) NAA @ 50 ppm improve fruit quality/taste v) Ethrel-@ 600 ppm during fruiting - for ripening & colour vi) Bo-To avoid fruit cracking vii) GA3 for earlt & uniform germination viii) Cycocel-seedling hardening

TomatoCultural Practices


TomatoCultural Practices Yield T/ha : 30-40 T

Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 80-100 g

No. of Fruits Per Plant : 40 +

Major Impediment : ToLCV (vector-White flies); Spotted wilt virus (Vector- thrips) / TOSPO, Bacterial Wilt, Powdery Mildew / Early Blight / Late Blight / Bacterial Cancker

Remedies / Control Measures i) Thrips / Aphids : i) Imidagold - 0.5 ml/l ii) Lancergold - 2.5 g/l iii) Renova - 1.5 g /L (Drench)

ii) White Flies : i) Spark - 1.0 ml ii) Renova - 0.5 g/l iii) Leaf Miner - Ulala 0.5 g/l or Viraat 1.0 ml/l or Phoskill 2.0 ml/l or

Badge 1.0 ml/l, Cuproflix 3.0-4.0 g/l & Unilax 2.0 g/l for Damping off, Saaf 2.5 g/l for early & Late blight, Invade 0.5 g/l, Atabron 3 ml/l for Fruit borer control

iii) Cracking, Blossom end rot

Harvesting: : Stages : Immature, Mature green, Turning, 3/4 Pink, Hard ripe, Over ripe

No. of Pickings: : 10-12

Key Points i) Types: I) Determinate, ii) Semi-determinate iii) In-determinate In varieties with more transportability-skin thickness is of 8 mm appx.

ii) Colour Dev.0 0 0 0 Below 10 C no colour; 10 -25 C : Red & yellow pigment develops ; Above 30 C

0red colour suppressed ; as temperature falls below 30 C - red colour. Restores ; 0 Above 40 C- Lycopene destroyes

iii) Sterility-Stemenoid type

Care i) Proper staking to avoid fruit rot, ii) During summer it should be grown in partial shed if possible to avoid fruit drop

& discolouration

Export Standards : Medium, roundish, attractive red with more shelf life

# of Seeds /g : 375

• Vigerous and Strong Vine Strength :

• Day to 1st Pick : 35-38 DAS

• Fruit Shape : Cylindrical





i) Early maturing & suitable for round the year sowing

CUR-122

GS-16

CucumberHybrid

GEMINI

• Vine Strength : Vigerous and Strong



• Fruit Colour : Greenish White




i) Uniform maturity & good fruit setting

• Vine Strength : Vigorous and Strong



• Fruit Colour : Green




i) Uniform maturity & good fruit setting


NALINI

AALIA

CHAMPION PLUS• Vine Strength : Vigerous and Strong



• Fruit Colour : Blackish Green




i) Heavy bearing vine & uniform maturity








i) Heavy bearing plant




• Fruit Colour : Whitish Green




i) Uniform maturity & fruit setting


CucumberCultural Practices Soil : Well drained fertile soil. Cucumber grows well in slightly light soil. Cucumber also

thrives well in loam soil which is rich in organic matter.

Suitable Soil pH : 6.5 - 7

Climate : Cucumber is warm season crop and can be grown in tropical and sub-tropical

climatic condition. Optimum growth of the vine does not take place during winter

months. Cucumber is highly susceptible to frost. Optimum temperature rate is 0 0 025 -35 C. Temperature beyond 35 C may lead to reduction in number of female

flowers and hence yield is affected.

Seed Rate : 300 - 400 gm per acre

Sowing Distance : Cucumber can be sown with and without staking. Staking helps in good aeration and

ultimately helps in improvement of fruit quality. Following spacing is recommended

for planting cucumber

i) Row to Row : 75 - 150 cm

ii) Plant to Plant : 30 - 60 cm

Manure and Fertilizers i) For good yield 10 - 15 ton of well decomposed manure should be applied in the

main field. General fertilizer recommendation for cucumber per acre for

optimum yield is N : 100 kg, P : 80 kg, K : 80 - 100 kg.

ii) Half the dose of N and full dose of P and K should be applied as basal dose. Rest

half of the nitrogen should be applied in three split doses at 15, 30 and 45 days

after sowing. It is also recommended to apply Boron and Calcium as per the soil

fertility.

Irrigation : Depending on the soil moisture and climatic conditions irrigate the field once in

3 to 5 days.

Good Practices i) Optimum irrigation to avoid bitterness.

ii) Staking of plants for more yield and good quality fruits.

iii) Pre-emptive prevention of fungal and viral diseases.

WatermelonHybrid

• Vine strength : Vigerous and strong• Fruit Size : Medium• Fruit Weight : 3.5-5 kg• Fruit Shape : Oval Skin • Colour : Dark Green• Brix : 11-12%• Maturity : 50-55 DAT• Flesh Colour : Deep Red• Texture : Very Crispy • Tolerance : Field Tolerance to Mildew and Virus • Special Features : i) Early maturity, uniform dark green fruits

SWEET DELIGHT

GS-286

EXPRESS QUEEN

• Vine strength : Vigerous and Strong• Fruit Size : Medium• Fruit Weight : 3.0-3.5 kg• Fruit Shape : Oval Skin • Colour : Blackish Dark Green• Brix : 12-13%• Maturity : 60-65 DAT • Flesh Colour : Deep Red• Texture : Very Crispy • Tolerance : Field Tolerance to Mildew and Virus• Special Features : i) Suitable for long distance transportability

• Vine Strength : Vigerous and Strong• Fruit Size : Ice Box (Medium)• Fruit Weight : 6-8 kg• Fruit Shape : Round Skin • Colour : Blackish Dark Green• Brix : 10-12%• Maturity : 70-85 DAT• Flesh Colour : Deep Red• Texture : Crispy • Tolerance : Field Tolerance to Mildew and Virus• Special Features : ii) Suitable for long distance transportability due to hard rind


MAHARAJA• Vine Strength : Vigerous and Strong• Fruit Size : Medium• Fruit Weight : 8-10 kg• Fruit Shape : Oblong• Colour : Dark Green Stripes• Brix : 8-10%• Maturity : 80-90 DAT• Flesh Colour : Deep Red• Texture : Crispy• Tolerance : Field Tolerance To Mildew and Virus • Special Features : i) Suitable for long distance transportability

Season i) Wet Season (Ramzan Spl) July - Aug

ii) Dec-Feb0 0Climate : Melons require tropical climate with fairly high temperature of 35 -40 C during

fruit development; susceptible to dew & cold. For sweetness & flavour-cool nights,

warm days with low humidity is ideal for accumulation of sugar.


i) Direct Sowing or Sow the seeds in Pro trays of 50 cavities by using the sterilised

cocopeat as a media, th ii) At 5 day after sowing mild spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + 2

Ulala 0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O.2 2 2th iii) At 10 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre 2

of H O.2th iv) At 14 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.3 2


v) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting . Seedling will be ready for

transplanting in 14-16 days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done

preferable in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation : Well drained sandy loams and alluvial soils at riverbed are best suited. Watermelon

tolerant to medium salt concentration.

Seed Rate : 350 g - 500 g/Acre (For UPL L5 trial 200 plants / entry / replications)


Spacing i) Row to Row : 150 cm & Plant to Plant : 30 cm or

ii) Row to Row : 150 cm & Plant to Plant : 45 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre i) Add Well decomposed FYM 10-12 tons / acre

ii) Open ridges & furrows at required spacing and apply basal dose of fertilizer

iii) Irrigate one day before sowing

iv) Sow 2 seeds per hill

v) Basal dose before sowing: 25:50:50 NPK kg/acre

vi) Top dressing 30 days after: 25:0:50 NPK kg/acre

vii) Apply micronutrients as and when required

1st Picking : 70-80 days

Growth Regulator i) MH @ 50 ppm, at 2 &4 leaf stage-Improves % of Female flowers & fruit quality;

ii) TIBA @ 25-50 ppm at 2 & 4 leaf stage-improves flowering & fruit setting ;

iii) Bo @ 2-3 ppm at 2 & 4 leaf stage controls cracking;

iv) Ethephon @ 250ppm seed soaking- M/F ratio lowest .


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : Ice Box - 3-4 kg / Junblee type 8-10 Kg /Sugar Baby - 8-10 kg.

No. of Fruits Per Plant : 4-5

Major Impediment : Fruit fly, Downey Mildew , Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Leaf Minor ; Necrosis

Remedies / Control Measures : Downey Mildew : Unilax 2.5 g / Litre of water / Powdery Mildew - Unsulf Gold 2 to

2.5 g /litre / Fusarium Wilt - Saaf 1.0 g/litre / Anthracnose - Uthane 2 to 2.5 g / Litre /

Leaf Minor - Imidagold 0.5 ml/litre

Harvesting: : Judged by - i) Dull sound when fruit is thumped,

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ii) Withering of tendril at the fruit axil,

iii) Ground spot turning yellow,

iv) Rind yields to pressure,

White - heart, hollow heart and fibrous - flesh signify over maturity .

Key Points : Seedlessness: Involves:

i) Production of tetraploid lines (4X) by applying colchicine (0.2-0.4%) to

growing points of young seeds. 4X characterized by gigas character.

ii) Production of 3X seeds : 4X (Female) *2X (Male),

iii) Germination of 3X seeds : Imp. owing to high seed cost & poor germination due

to hard seed coat,

iv) Production of 3X fruits : No fruit set in 3X plants if there are only 3X plants

Stimulation of fruit dev. has to be brought about by 2X pollens.

v) 3X Plants : Long duration (120-130 DAS), firm rind texture, many empty ovular

cavities, sterile on both on mM/F sides bec. of irregular chromosomal

distribution in meiosis causes pollen & ovular abortion.

Average TSS : 9-10%

Export Standards : High TSS, deep red flesh with less number of small sized seeds.

Care : Fruit cracking during summer particularly under Vidabhian condition is commonly

observed. To check the cracking field should be irrigated early in the morning

(4-5 am), spray Bo @ 2-3 ppm at 2 & 4 leaf stage.

Water MelonCultural Practices

MADHU • Vine Strength : Vigerous and strong• Fruit Size : Small• Fruit Weight : 1.2-1.5 kg• Fruit Shape : Round• Skin Colour : Creamish With Net• Brix : 11-12%• Maturity : 60-65 DAT• Flesh Colour : Deep Orange• Texture : Crispy• Tolerance : Field Tolerance To Mildew and Virus • Special Features : i) Very good shelf life & more number of fruits per plant leading to high yield

GURU• Vine Strength : Vigerous and strong• Fruit Size : Small• Fruit Weight : 1.2-1.5 kg• Fruit Shape : Round• Skin Colour : Creamish With Net• Brix : 11-12%• Maturity : 60-65 DAT• Flesh Colour : Deep Orange• Texture : Crispy• Tolerance : Field Tolerance To Mildew and Virus • Special Features : i) More number of fruits per plant leading to high yield

MuskmelonHybrid


Season i) Wet Season (Ramzan Spl) July - Aug

ii) Dec-Feb0 0Climate : Melons require tropical climate with fairly high temperature of 35 -40 C during

fruit development; susceptible to dew & cold. For sweetness & flavour-cool nights,

warm days with low humidity is ideal for accumulation of sugar.


i) Direct Sowing or Sow the seeds in Pro trays of 50 cavities by using the sterilised

cocopeat as a media, th ii) At 5 day after sowing mild spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + 2

Ulala 0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O.2 2 2th iii) At 10 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre 2

of H O.2th iv) At 14 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.3 2


v) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting . Seedling will be ready for

transplanting in 14-16 days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done

preferable in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation : Well drained sandy loams and alluvial soils at riverbed are best suited. Watermelon

tolerant to medium salt concentration.

Seed Rate : 350 g - 500 g/Acre (For UPL L5 trial 200 plants / entry / replications)


Spacing i) Row to Row : 150 cm & Plant to Plant : 30 cm or

ii) Row to Row : 150 cm & Plant to Plant : 45 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre i) Add Well decomposed FYM 10-12 tons / acre

ii) Open ridges & furrows at required spacing and apply basal dose of fertilizer

iii) Irrigate one day before sowing

iv) Sow 2 seeds per hill

v) Basal dose before sowing: 25:50:50 NPK kg/acre

vi) Top dressing 30 days after: 25:0:50 NPK kg/acre

vii) Apply micronutrients as and when required

1st Picking : 70-80 days

Growth Regulator i) MH @ 50 ppm, at 2 &4 leaf stage-Improves % of Female flowers & fruit quality;

ii) TIBA @ 25-50 ppm at 2 & 4 leaf stage-improves flowering & fruit setting ;

iii) Bo @ 2-3 ppm at 2 & 4 leaf stage controls cracking;

iv) Ethephon @ 250ppm seed soaking- M/F ratio lowest .


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : Ice Box - 3-4 kg / Junblee type 8-10 Kg /Sugar Baby - 8-10 kg.

No. of Fruits Per Plant : 4-5

Major Impediment : Fruit fly, Downey Mildew , Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Leaf Minor ; Necrosis

Remedies / Control Measures : Downey Mildew : Unilax 2.5 g / Litre of water / Powdery Mildew - Unsulf Gold 2 to

2.5 g /litre / Fusarium Wilt - Saaf 1.0 g/litre / Anthracnose - Uthane 2 to 2.5 g / Litre /

Leaf Minor - Imidagold 0.5 ml/litre

Harvesting: : Judged by - i) Dull sound when fruit is thumped,

Musk MelonCultural Practices ii) Withering of tendril at the fruit axil,

iii) Ground spot turning yellow,

iv) Rind yields to pressure,

White - heart, hollow heart and fibrous - flesh signify over maturity .

Key Points : Seedlessness: Involves:

i) Production of tetraploid lines (4X) by applying colchicine (0.2-0.4%) to

growing points of young seeds. 4X characterized by gigas character.

ii) Production of 3X seeds : 4X (Female) *2X (Male),

iii) Germination of 3X seeds : Imp. owing to high seed cost & poor germination due

to hard seed coat,

iv) Production of 3X fruits : No fruit set in 3X plants if there are only 3X plants

Stimulation of fruit dev. has to be brought about by 2X pollens.

v) 3X Plants : Long duration (120-130 DAS), firm rind texture, many empty ovular

cavities, sterile on both on mM/F sides bec. of irregular chromosomal

distribution in meiosis causes pollen & ovular abortion.

Average TSS : 9-10%

Export Standards : High TSS, deep red flesh with less number of small sized seeds.

Care : Fruit cracking during summer particularly under Vidabhian condition is commonly

observed. To check the cracking field should be irrigated early in the morning

(4-5 am), spray Bo @ 2-3 ppm at 2 & 4 leaf stage.

Musk MelonCultural Practices


RaddishHybrid

• Plant Habit : Erect and Strong

• Root Shape : Tapering

• Root Colour : Bright White

• Root Length : 25-30 cm

• Root Weight : 200-250 g

• Maturity : 40-50 DAS

• Season : Rabi


i) Very slow in pithiness development, smooth root surface &

good taste

SNOW WHITE

TWINKLE STAR



• Root Colour : Snow White




• Season : Rabi


i) Smooth palak like leaves & early maturity


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Season : Winter : Oct-Nov0 0 Climate : Adapted to cool or moderate climate At 20 -25 C uptake of nutrients was greater

0 0and dry matter content was higher, but at still higher temperature of 25 -30 C root deformation occurs. During hot weather root becomes tough & pungent before reaching edible size. It was noted that yield & quality rose with light intensity.


Soil & Land Preparation : Best results obtained with light, friable loam soil that contains ample humus. For early crop-sandy-sandy loam, however for summer crop-cool, moist soils give good result. Usually heavy soils produce tough, misshapen roots with a number of small firbous laterals.

Seed Rate : 2 kg/acre


Spacing : Row to Row : 30-45 cm & Plant to Plant : 5 cm


1st picking : 35-40 DAS

Growth Regulator : NAA -20 ppm improves yield.


Avg. per Fruit weight (g) : 35-40 cm L

Harvesting : Light irrigation may be given before harvesting to facilitate lifting of roots.

Key Points i) Pungent flavour-volatile Isothiocyanate (trans-4-methyl-thiobutenyl isothiocyanate)

ii) Edible portion of root develops from both the primary root & hypocotyl iii) Inflorescence - Terminal raceme Fruit-indehiscent, 3-7 cm L with 6-12 seeds

Care i) Avoid heavy soils; soil should not contain any undecomposed organic matter, because that may result in forking of roots and misshapen roots. Emergence & root shape were influenced by sowing depth, emergence % decrease with increase in depth.

ii) N application decreases storability ; improper / insufficient irrigation- leads to pungent & tough roots.

iii) Radish has tendency to bulge out of the soil as it grows in size therefore earthing up is recommended to produce quality roots.

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SIKANDAR• Plant Habit : Erect

• Root Shape : Globe

• Root Colour : Red



• Season : Rabi


i) Minimum internal zoning with excellent field holding capacity

Beet RootHybrid

LALIMA• Plant Habit : Erect





• Season : Rabi


i) Suitable for both fresh market and processing

RED GLOBE• Plant Habit : Erect





• Season : Rabi


i) Suitable for both fresh market and processing


ROYAL RED• Plant Habit : Erect





• Season : Rabi


i) Small tapering roots & suitable for long distance transportation


Season : Mid Aug - Dec

Climate : It grows well in warm weather, but it attains best colour, texture & quality in a cool weather. Excessive lt hot weather causes - zoning - the appearance of alternating light & dark red concentric circles in the root. They are sensitive to low temperature

0 0(4.5 -10 C), if exposed to such temperature for 15 days , bolting likely to occur before the roots reach marketable size. Requires abundant sunshine for development of storage roots.


Soil & Land Preparation : Deep, well drained loams/sandy loams are considered best. In heavy soils- roots are likely to be unsymmetrical in shape, also results in poor stand as seedlings may not come out due to formation of hard earth crust, in rainy season. Sensitive to soil acidity (below-5.8 pH). It is one of the few vegs. that can be successfully grown in saline soils

Seed Rate : 2 kg/acre


Spacing : Row to Row : 40 cm & Plant to Plant : 10 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre : NPK - 25:40:25

1st Picking : Maturity in 65-70 days

Growth Regulator : Apply manganese sulphate when grown in alkaline soil.


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 125 g

Major Impediment i) Internal black spot / brown heart (Disorder) : Bo deficiency / long dry spell -followed by wet period may cause it. Plant dwarf / stunted, leaves assumes variegated appearance, twisted with longitudinal splitting.

ii) Viral dis: Mosaic / Curly top / Yellow - vector - Aphids, mottling with chloratic, zonate ring spots.

iii) Beet Leaf Minor : Feeds on tissues between upper & lower layers of the leaf, making it unfit for manufacturing of food as a result plant growth completely checked.

Harvesting : Harvested as they attain a diameter of 3-5 cm. They are usually pulled by hand, tops are removed & after washing the roots are graded according to size.

Key Points i) Morphologically, the upper portion of the root develops from the hypocotyl and the lower portion, from which the secondary roots arise develops from the taproot .

ii) Inflorescence large spike, normally develops in the second year, flowers sessile, in cluster of 3-4.

Care i) Thinning is an essential operation, because the seedball is actually a fruit consisting of 2-6 seeds, each of which may germinate produce a plant.

ii) Irrigation : Deficiency of water leads to reduction in size.

Beet RootCultural Practices

Bitter GourdHybrid

• :Fruit Shape Short (Spindle)

• : Surface Spiny

• : Tubercles Strong

• : Fruit Length 6-8 cm

• Weight : Fruit 50-60 g

• : Fruit Colour Dark Green

• Season : Rabi


i) Suitable for long distance markets

DARWIN

VIKRANT

CHINNU

• Fruit Shape : Medium Long

• Surface : Sharp Spines

• Tubercles : Strong





i) Tolerance to foliar diseases

• Fruit Shape : Long• Surface : Sharp Spines



• Fruit Weight : 150-180 g• Fruit Colour : Green


i) High yielding hybrid with excellent fruit quality


ARUSHI-910• Fruit Shape : Medium Long

• Surface : Smooth


• Fruit Length : 18- 0 cm






Season : Wet Season : June -July Summer : Jan - March

Climate : Warm season crop (tropical / subtropical), it requires long period of warm preferably dry weather with abundant sunshine. Susceptible to frost. Humidity promotes DM,

0 0Anthracnose, virus disease & pest fruit fly. Average Temperature 30 -35 C.0 0 0 Temperature : Av. temperature 30 C, Min. 20 C & Max. 40 C


Soil & Land Preparation : Well drained, loamy, tolerant to slightly acidic soil.

Seed Rate : 500 - 800 g/acre



Fertilizer Kg/Acre : NPK-100:80:80stFlower Initiation i) Male-45-46 days (20-21 node)

th ii) Female-50-52 days (24-25 node)

1st Picking : 55-60 DAS

Growth Regulator i) Ethrel - @ 200 ppm, seed soaking / hr differentiation of female flowers, ii) Ga3 - @ 100 ppm seed soaking - enhances germination, iii) BA @ 25 ppm, seed soaking differentiation of Female flowers


Avg. per Fruit weight (g) : 80-120 g

Major Impediment : Fruit Fly : After summer rains due to high humidity

Remedies / Control Measures : Ulala 0.5 g/l for Leaf Minor, Imidagold 0.5 ml/l for Aphids & Thrips, Lancergold 2.5 g/l for White Flies control .

Harvesting : Fruits should not turn yellow / yellowish orange during transport, hence fruits are picked at green.

Key Points : Bitterness : Metaxenia - Pollens carries bitter principle & when bitter pollens fertilizes non-bitter ovule resulting fruit will be bitter, while cooking people try to remove it by cutting both the ends being more concentrated towards the tips

Export Standards : Green, 20 cm L, narrow necked, dened

# of Seeds /g : 7-8

Bitter GourdCultural Practices

Bottle GourdHybrid

ALL ROUNDER• : Fruit Shape Round

• :Fruit Weight 500-600 g

• : Fruit Colour Pista Green

• : Days of 1st Picking 60-65 DAS



BGT-060• Fruit Shape : Ovan and Short Neck


• Fruit Colour : Pista Green

• Days of 1st Picking : 60-65 DAS



GSH-2• Fruit Shape : Cylindrical








SUNAND• Fruit Shape : Cylindrical







ADV-285• Fruit Shape : Cylindrical

• Fruit Weight : 1.5 kg-2.5 kg

• Fruit Colour : Dark Green Fruits with Light Green Spots




i) Fruit color and size is excellent



Climate : Warm season crop (tropical / subtropical), it requires long period of warm preferably dry weather with abundant sunshine. Susceptible to frost. Humidity promotes virus

0 0disease. Average Temperature 30 -35 C.0 0 0 0 Temperature : Av. temperature 30 C, Min. 20 C & Max. 40 C; Above 30 C % of male flower

increases which is not desired.


Soil & Land Preparation : Well drained, loamy, sensitive to acid pH, below pH 5.5 no cucurbits can grow. Long tap root system is adapted to the growth of cucurbits in river beds.

Seed Rate : 1-1.2 Kg/acre


Spacing : Row to Row : 180 cm & Plant to Plant : 60 cm


Flower Initiation : 50-58 days


Growth Regulator i) Ethrel - increases the % of female flower which in turn enhances the yield ii) MH @50-100 ppm at 2 leaf stage and a week later improves % of Female

flowers


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 600-700 g

No. of Fruits Per Plant : 7 & above

Major Impediment : Powdery Mildew / Leaf Minor

Remedies / Control Measures : Ulala 0.5 g/l for Leaf Minor, Imidagold 0.5 ml/l for Aphids & Thrips, Lancergold 2.5 g/l for White Flies control.

Harvesting : Fruits should be picked in 15-20 days from fruit set on every alternate day; Tenderness: Judged by pressing the skin & little pubescence persisting on skin & seeds should be soft if examined in transverse section, hence smaller fruits fetch better prices.

Key Points : Staking / hanging vines improves quality (appearance & shape), yield. For this structure erection should be completed before vine attains height of 30-45 cm. Advantages of staking : Induces new growth, more fruit set, improves duration (6-7 months compared 3-4 of unstaked one), reduces pest dis. infestation, fruits -straight since pendant, colour attractive as it gets uniform sunlight, spraying easier.

Export Standards : Light green, uniformly cylindrical, 25-30 cm in length.

# of Seeds /g : 6

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Ridge GourdHybrid

ANEETA• Fruit Shape : Cylindrical






i) Fruits are medium long with deep ridges


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0 0Anthracnose, virus dis. Average Temperature 30 -35 C.0 0 0 Temperature : Av. temperature 30 C, Min. 20 C & Max. 40 C









Growth Regulator : Ethrel - Increases the % of female flower which in turn enhances the yield.


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 200-250g

No. of Fruits Per Plant : 12-15 / vine

Major Impediment : DM : When summer rains-due to high humidity / Leaf Minor


Harvesting : Picked in about 15 days from the fruit set, before flesh turns to fibrous.

# of Seeds /g : 10

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Sponge GourdHybrid

VASUDHA

VINDHYA

PRIYA• Fruit Shape : Cylindrical




• : Days of 1st Picking 40-45 DAS


i) Excellent keeping quality



• Fruit Colour : Greenish White







• Fruit Colour : Blackish White






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0 0Anthracnose, virus dis. Average Temperature 30 -35 C.0 0 0 Temperature : Av. temperature 30 C, Min. 20 C & Max. 40 C









Growth Regulator : Ethrel - Increases the % of female flower which in turn enhances the yield.


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : 200-250g

No. of Fruits Per Plant : 12-15 / vine

Major Impediment : DM : When summer rains-due to high humidity / Leaf Minor


Harvesting : Picked in about 15 days from the fruit set, before flesh turns to fibrous.

# of Seeds /g : 10

BrinjalHybrid

• : BushyPlant Habit

• : Fruit Shape Small and Oval

• : Green with White StripesFruit Colour

• : Fruit Size 50-60 g

• : Calyx Colour Green

• : Maturity 50-55 DAT

• : Fruit Bearing Cluster


i) Suitable for round the year cultivation

MANGALA

NEW KIRAN

GREEN MOTI


• Fruit Shape : Oval

• Fruit Colour : Purple with White Stripes

• Fruit Size : 50-80 g

• Calyx Colour : Green

• Maturity : 50-55 DAT

• Fruit Bearing : Cluster


i) Can withstand heat and has high colour retention property


• Fruit Shape : Round

• Fruit Colour : Dark Violet




• Fruit Bearing : Solitary


i) Attractive fruits, good for super market and suitable for making “Bhartha”


BrinjalHybrid

• : BushyPlant Habit

• : Oval RoundFruit Shape

• : Blackish Dark PurpleFruit Colour






i) Ability to set fruits under moderate temperature fluctuations

SWEEKAR

KOMAL

KRISHNA


• Fruit Shape : Half Long

• Fruit Colour : Purple






i) Attractive fruit that receives better market price


• Fruit Shape : Medium long

• Fruit Colour : Deep Purple

• Fruit Size : 8-0-120 g





i) Fruit has high colour retention property

• : Plant Habit Semi

• : Long CylindricalFruit Shape

• : GreenFruit Colour






i) Bacterial wilt resistance and suitable for wilt prone areas

SEEMA-2

NISHANT

PRATIBHA


• Fruit Shape : Big Oval

• Fruit Colour : Dark Purple

• Fruit Size : 350 g



• Fruit Bearing : Solitary


i) Suitable for wider adaptability


• Fruit Shape : Elongated

• Fruit Colour : Violet






i) Early maturing and thorn less plants with dense green foliage


BrinjalHybrid


• : Plant Habit Semi-Erect

• : Fruit Shape Spiny

• : Fruit Colour Dark Violet






i) High yielding hybrid with attractive fruits & suitable for stuffing

DURGAM

PREETI


• Fruit Shape : Oval

• Fruit Colour : Purple having Green and White Stripes






i) Calyx is without spines & fruit has high colour retention property

BrinjalCultural Practices Season : Wet Season : May-June

Spring : Aug-Sept

Winter : Dec-Jan

Climate : Low temperature detrimental & leads to abnormal dev. of ovary (splitting) in flower 0bud which differentiate into deformed fruits. Severely affected below 17 C, Long

fruited varieties set fruit at higher temperature and show tolerance to frost.0Temperature i) Average temperature 30 C high night and day temperature 22-24 & 33-35

markedly reduce fruit set and yield

ii) Summer-high temperature leads to discolouration

iii) Cloudy weather with continuous rains-harmful


i) Sow the seeds in Pro trays of 98 cavities by using the sterilised cocopeat as a

media,th i i) At 7 day after sowing mild spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 2


th iii) At 12 day after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre 2

of H O 2

th iv) At 19 day after sowing spray with Uthane M-45 @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 2

0.3 g/litre of H O or Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre of H O2 2 2

v) At 24 days after sowing spray with Saaf @ 1g/litre of H O + Ulala 0.2 g/litre 2

of H O + 19:19:19 (Soluble) @ 1g/litre H O2 2

vi) Hardening of seedlings is must before transplanting, Seedling will be ready for

transplanting 24-26 days after sowing. Transplanting has to be done preferable

in evening hours to avoid sun shock & mortality.

Soil & Land Preparation : Deep, fertile & well drained-good generally, silt-loam and clay loam soils are

preferred pH not more than : 5.5-6, for better growth & development &

Transplanting should be done during late afternoon or evening, after transplanting

light irrigation should be given for quick and better establishment.



Spacing : Row to Row : 90 Cm & Plant to Plant : 60 cm

Fertilizer Kg/Acre i) NPK - 100 :75:50 kg/Acre

ii) Basal dose - FYM 25 t/ha, NPK 50:75:50 kg/ha. th iii) Top dressing - 50 kg N/acre on 30 day after planting or during earthing up.


1st Picking : 70-75 DAT

Growth Regulator i) 2,4-D @2 ppm - enhances fruit setting - earliness - Parthenocarpy - advanced

fruit formation

ii) Tetracycline @ 1000 ppm to check mycoplasma


Avg. per Fruit Weight (g) : Of varying size

No. of Fruits Per Plant : 30 +

Major Impediment : Little leaf (mycoplasma) - vector leaf hopper, CM : Tetra cycline


BrinjalCultural Practices Remedies / Control measures i) Cyrux @ 0.3 ml/l for Brinjal fruit & shoot borer control, Lancergold 2.5 g/l for

thrips control, Ulala 0.5 g/l for Aphids, Leaf Miner & White flies control

ii) Shoot & fruit borer

Harvesting : Berries should be harvested before it ripens & when attain good size and color

(quarter grown to near ripe)

No. of Pickings : 8-10 (10-12 days interval)

Key Points i) N - improves % of flowers with medium & long style which only sets fruits (4

types of flowers)

ii) 80 % flower drops in cluster fruiting, while 1 % in solitary

iii) If glycoalkaloid solasodine - above 20 mg - 1 100g fresh weight - tastes bitter

Care Fulfill the Nitrogen requirement as its deficiency leads to the kind of flowers (with

short & pseudo short style) which does not bear fruits

# of Seeds /g : 300 +/-

Fresh CornHybrid

• : Plant Height 200-210 cm

• :Ear Height 130-140 cm

• : Ear/Plant 3 to 4

• : Ear Colour Yellow

• : Ear Uniformity Good

• : Maturity Days 40-45 DAS

• : Detasseling Not Required

HIBRIX- 53 (Sweet Corn)

HIBRIX-39 (Sweet Corn)

PAC - 321 (Baby Corn)

• Plant Type : Vigrous• Cob length : 19-20 cm• Kernal Rows : 16-18• Cob Colour : Yellow• Cob Weight : 350-450 g• Dekernelling : Easy• Maturity Days : 70-80 DAS• TSS % : 12-15 %• Segment : Processing• Special Features : i) High yield with more high quality cobs & forage

• Plant Type : Vigrous• Cob length : 19-20 cm• Kernal Rows : 16-18• Cob Colour : Yellow• Cob Weight : 350-450 g• Dekernelling : Easy• Maturity Days : 70-80 DAS• TSS % : 12-15 %• Segment : Processing• Special Features : i) High yield with more high quality cobs & forage


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Selection of the Field/ : Field should be well prepared free from weeds and well drainage facility. 1-2 deep

Land Preparation Practices ploughing, Soil should be exposed to sunlight, 3 to 4 rounds of harrows to reach fine

tilt. Before final harrow, apply 8 to 10 MT well decomposed FYM/acre along with

250 gm Trichoderma for controlling soil born fungus.

Seed Treatment-Rate of : Seeds are treated with Metalaxyl (Appron) 3ml and Thiram 2g per Kg of seeds.

Timing / Chemical

Seed Rate : 2 kg to 2.5 kg per acre.

Sowing : Direct in main field

Spacing : Row to Row and Plant to Plant - 75 x 25 cm.

Fertilizer : Total N:P:K requirement @ 120:60:60 kg per acre.

Dose & Timing i) Basal Dose : Apply 50% N and 100% P, K as basal dose during final land

preparation.

ii) Top Dressing : 50% N at 30 days after sowing

Weed Control : Timely weed removal is very important, need based hand weeding can be done to

ensure healthy crop.

Diseases & Pest control i) For effective crop control apply fungicide as per recommendation from the

Department of Agriculture (plant protection) to control Damping off, Downey

Mildew, Powdery Mildew and other fungal diseases.

ii) Apply recommended insecticide to control sucking pest, fruit fly and any other

insects

Irrigation Schedule : Irrigation Frequancy Depends upon :

i) Soil type : Light soils need more frequency. Heavy soils needs less frequency.

ii) Crop stage : a) Vegetative stage : Maintain adequate moisture for development of roots.

b) Flowering & fruiting : Frequent and shallow irrigation. Harvesting -

gradually reduce irrigation during harvesting

iii) Growing season : a) Summer : Requires frequent irrigation.

b) Winter : As against summer season, in winter the irrigation frequency

is longer.

c) Rainy : Very less frequency depending up on soil moisture

Harvesting : Harvest the fruit at the time of physiological maturity.

H Brix-53 matures by 80 -85 days after sowing – depending on season / climate.

Quality Characteristics of i) Plant : Height 200-210 cm

the Variety, if any ii) Cobs : Ear length 20-22 cm, Diameter 4.5-5.5 cm

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• Root Colour : Bright Dark Red




• Special Features : i) Attractive colour with less internal core

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EARLY WONDER 46• Plant Habit : Semi - Vigorous

• : Fruit Shape Semi- Globular

• Fruit Colour : Light Green


• Maturity : 40 DAT

• Season : August - September


i) High quality uniform

ii) Produce with less foliage and good average weight

CarrotHybrid

Knol KholHybrid

HIMANSHU• Plant Habit : Bushy

• : Fruit Shape Cylindrical

• : Fruit Colour Green with Patches

• : Fruit Length 20 - 25 cm

• : Fruit Weight 200 - 250 g

• Maturity : 40 - 45 DAS

• Special Feature :

i) Good keeping quality

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MULAYAM • Plant Habit : Multicut

• Leaves Shape : Broad

• Leaves Texture : Green, Crispy and Non-brittle

• Leaves Colour : Green

• Leaves Weight : ----------

• Maturity : 35 - 40 DAS


i) Leaves have less odour

ZuchiniHybrid

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AGHENI

KARISHMA

EARLY KANWARI

KARTIKI

GOLDEN ROSSY

INDIRA

MAKHMALI

PUSA CHETKI PALAK PATTA

RADISH PUSA CHETKI LONG

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