Onion seed production | onion seed farming :- Soil and climate requirements :- Well drained medium to heavy soil. PH range of 6.5 to 7.5 are good for onion seed production. Flowering initiation in onion takes place at a comparatively cooler temperature(15 - 25 degree celcius). Higer temperature are favourable only for seed ripening and maturity. Low temperature at the time of bulb planting (nov - dec). Moderate temperature during stalk development, flowering and seed setting (january - feb). Warm temperature at seed maturity and drying (march - april). Field preparation and planting :- A deep ploughing and incorporation of well decomposed FYM @ 20t per hectare creates good soil tilth. Ridges and furrows are common planting method. Selection of mother bulb :- The 5m distance should be maintain from other onion field for avoiding contamination of bulbs of another variety. Harvest of rabi season already catches enough resting period, but the bulb harvested in kharif need to give a resting...
Cultivation of pumpkin:- In this article we understand how pumpkin farming are done at commercial level. WATCH NOW PUMPKIN FARMING Showing time:- June to July and December to January are best for pumpkin farming. Seed rate:- For 1 hectare 4 kg to 5 kg seeds are enough. Soil and Climate:- ideal soil type Sandy Loam or loamy soil, well drained, rich in organic matters. PH :- 6 - 7 is ideal for pumpkin farming. Pumpkin plants are sensitive to acidic soil. Need long warm season, but they can withstand cold temperatures as well. The ideal range are 25 to 30°c. Below 15°c and above 40°c will cause the plant to grow very slowly, reducing yield and numbers of female flowers. Varieties :- Arka Chandan :- This variety was released by IIHR, Bangalore, fruit round with pressed Blossom end, fruit yield 33 t/ha. Arka Suryamukhi :- resistance to fruit fly, yields around 34 t/ha. Pusa vishwas :- vigorous vegetative growth, Average yiel...