1.CO.1 (1976):
2. CO.2 (1986):
Other Variety
PLR 1, PLR 2 and Baby.
Soil –
Sandy loam rich in organic matter with good drainage and a pH range of 6.5-7.5.
Climate –
1.5 kg/ha.
Nursery raising
1.Fruit flies: Bactrocera cucurbitae
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2.Pumpkin beetles: Aulacophora foveicollis
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3.Stem borer : Melittia eurytion
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4.Stem gall fly: Neolasioptera falcata
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5.Snake gourd semilooper: Plusia peponis
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6.Pumpkin caterpillar: Diaphania indica
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7.Bottle gourd plume moth: Sphenarches caffer
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8.Leaf miner: Liriomyza trifolii
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1.Nitrogen
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2.Potassium
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3.Magnesium
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4.Manganese
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2.Powdery mildew: Erysiphe cichoracearum
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3.Mosaic: PRSV/CMV
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Variety:18 t/ha in 135 – 145 days.
Hybrid: 65-70 t/ha in 135 – 175 days
Crop Growing districts Cuddalore, Coimbatore, Dindigul
Major markets in Tamil Nadu Periyar Vegetable Market, Koyambedu,Chennai Gandhi Market, Oddanchathiram Natchipalayam vegetable market, Coimbatore