These vegetables will be ready for harvesting in 3 months period. Hand picking or sickle is used to harvest the vegetable. Hand picking may damage the vine, so better use a small cutter to harvest the Tindora Vegetable.
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When and how pruning is done in Ivy gourd?
The Tindora plants starts fruiting in about 3 months after planting. Once fruiting is completed, the vine should be pruned leaving about 70 cm long vines. For each plant, about 5 kg of FYM should be applied after pruning.
Which is best planting season for Ivy gourd?
The planting should be done before rainy season / monsoon start (June to July) or in the spring season (Feb to Mar). The ratio of female to male population in a field should be 10:1. As the ivy gourd plants are perennial, replanting is recommended after every 4 years. The plant vine should be supported by 2-meter bamboo sticks.
Which soil is suitable for Ivy gourd cultivation and how land preparation is done?
Well drained rich sandy loam soils are best suitable for its cultivation. Heavy clay soils, acidic and alkaline soils should be avoided. The soil pH of 6.0-6.5 results in the best yield and quality of the vegetable.
Plough the land or soil until fine tilth is achieved and to kill any weeds. Apply any well-rotted manure along with micronutrients.
Which climate is suitable to grow Ivy gourd?
This vegetable crop thrives best in humid and warm climatic conditions. The ideal temperature range of 20°C to 32°C is best for its growth, quality and good yield. This vegetable can be cultivated throughout the year. However, peak seasons of fruiting are rainy season and summer.
Do onions require a lot of water?
Onion crops need adequate water to produce high crop yields. Over watering causes diseased and rot in the ground. Depending on the amount of rainfall received in, 12 week growing season, we recommend irrigating with 1 inch of water once or twice a week.
What is the requirement of seed rate of onion per hectare?
About 7-8 kg of onion seed is sufficient for a hectare of land. Application of 20-25 tonnes of FYM/ha on the soil is considered adequate. FYM must be applied one month before transplanting or sowing and mixed well in the soil.
Which type of soil is best for planting onions?
Onions grow well in well drained soil with pH levels between 6.0 and 7.0. Soils organic matter can be increased by adding well rotted manure or compost in the spring or fall season. Onions grow well in slightly acidic, fertile and well drained soils. Heavy soils can be improved by incorporating organic matter like compost in to the soil. Onions need higher fertility levels.
Which fish farming is most profitable in India?
Tilapia cultivation is extremely profitable and the industry in India is rapidly expanding. Anyone can make a six-figure income in the tilapia industry, with basic education on it. In most nations, tilapia aquaculture which originated in the Middle East and Africa, has become the most successful enterprise. Tilapia is the second most popular seafood after crab, and its production is becoming as a result. It has joined the ranks of top selling species such as shrimp and salmon.
Why is fruit thinning done in date palm trees?
The thinning of fruits is the process of removing some young fruits from bunches so as to improve the fruit quality and ensure proper nutrition and development of the remaining fruits on the bunch. This is generally done in three ways such as cutting the strands or reducing their length, removing some strands from the centre of the bunch and reducing some fruits from each strand.