Get good profit from the cultivation of these vegetables in December

14/12/2021Posted on
Get good profit from the cultivation of these vegetables in December

  • Nowadays most of the vegetables are cultivated throughout the year, planting an unseasonal crop not only reduces the production and quality but also increases the incidence of diseases and pests in the crop. As a result, good prices cannot be availed in the market, whereas by planting the right crop at the right time, high income can be generated with better quality produce.

  • Therefore, it is very important to be aware of which crop to plant in which season.

  • In Madhya Pradesh, the following crops can be selected for sowing in the month of December –

  • Tomato, Brinjal: Tomato, Brinjal is the main crop in vegetables, more yield can be obtained by preparing their seedlings and transplanting them in the field.

  • Radish: Cool climate is suitable for it, this is the right time for good production.

  • Spinach: Spinach needs cool weather, special care should be taken of the environment while sowing. It can be sown directly in the field in rows or by broadcasting.

  • Cabbage: It can be planted in any type of soil, but light soil with good drainage is good for it. Prepare its sapling and transplant in the field.

  • Watermelon: Sowing early can give good market prices.

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Field preparation and varieties for watermelon crop

13/12/2021Posted on
Field preparation and varieties for watermelon crop

Field preparation

  • Before sowing for 10-20 days, mix Trichoderma viride @ 500 gm /acre + FYM @ 4 metric ton/acre + neem cake @ 100 kg/acre in the field.

  • The soil needs to be well prepared for good germination of seeds, after harvesting of the previous crop, one ploughing should be done with the help of earth turning plough and 2-3 ploughing with the help of harrow. If there is less moisture in the soil, then first irrigate then prepare the field, in the last make the field level by using a leveler and make beds of 1.2 m width and 30 cm height for sowing.

Varieties:

Some special varieties of watermelon grown in the Madhya Pradesh region

  • Sagar King – High yield, early maturity, small seeds, oval, up to 3-4 kg, dark black skin, red pulp, ripe fruits can be harvested 60-70 days after sowing, TSS 13.5% . 

  • Seamons Bahubali – Oval, 3-7 kg, full black and shiny, ripe fruits can be harvested 65-70 days after sowing, TSS 15-16.7,

  • Nunhems Max- Ice Box Type Watermelon, oval, 4-5 kg fruit size, dark colored fruit with bright red pulp, ripe fruits can be harvested 70-80 days after sowing, TSS 11-13%

  • Augusta – Sweetness: 11% to 12% Brix, Uniform fruit size, very good adaptability, oval, 7-10 kg, dark green, dark red crisp pulp, ripe fruits are harvested 85 to 90 days after sowing, TSS 11-12%

  • Melody F1- Excellent shipping quality and long shelf life, fruits are oval round with black rind, 4 -5 kg, dark red pulp, small seeds, ripe fruits can be harvested 65-70 days after sowing, ts S 11-12%

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