Watermelon can be grown in well-drained sandy soils but deep sandy loam soil rich in organic matter is best suited for the watermelon crop. It is generally cultivated on river beds. The optimum soil pH is 5.5 to 7.0.The land is thoroughly prepared by giving 5 to 6 ploughings The field should be well leveled and free from the weeds and the previous crop remains
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It is a popular root vegetable in temperate climates and is grown as a winter vegetable in the North-Western states of India. Small, tender varieties are used as salad, cooked, or pickled. Larger varieties are cultivated for feeding green fodder
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Beetroot can be grown well on all types of soil except clay soil. But loam, sandy loam, and clay loam soils are quite favorable for this crop. The beetroot plant is sensitive to acid soil. The yield of beet increases when the acidity is reduced from pH 5.0 to 5.8.
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For controlling pest and diseases of cole crop Use hot water-treated seed that has also been coated with a fungicide.
Alternate among families of insecticides,Apply materials correctly,Use alternative controls, Scout and use thresholds to minimize spray applications on thin seedlings at the three-leaf to four-leaf stage,Maintain proper isolation between two fields of two varieties
Most cucurbits are monoecious and annual inhabitants, barring a few exceptions. Almost all require a warm climate, well-drained loam to sandy loam, or sandy soil with an adequate amount of organic matter incorporated in the soil. Most grow vigorously on the ground, however, few like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, snake gourd, sponge gourd, ridge gourd, etc respond well to training on ‘bowers’ (a shady, leafy shelter) made of bamboo and sticks or ‘arbour” pargola’ system. This helps escape the fruits from direct contact with wet soil which causes fruit rotting.
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Quality seeds & quality seedlings are the most essential requirements for the full potential of any seeds to achieve a high yield of a vegetable crop. Raising a quality nursery means savings in the usage of precious hybrid seeds, timely and sufficient seedling availability for the planned acreage, uniform crop maturity, plant health, and ultimately the quality of produce.
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It is a winter-season root crop and is grown all over India. It is used for human consumption as forage and particularly for feeding horses. It is taken raw and also used to prepare curries and is used for pickles and sweets. It is a rich source of carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A, and contains appreciable quantities of thiamin and riboflavin.
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It is a multipurpose crop cultivated for a pulse, vegetable, and forage. Indian bean is primarily grown for its green pod. Young pods are cooked as vegetables. Indian beans are used for the pod, feed, and soil improvement.
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