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Cultivation of Ridge Gourd ( Ripped Gourd) in India

July 9, 2025 Agrovista 12 min read

The warm and humid climate is favorable for its growth and development. The ideal temperature for Ridge Guard or Ripprd Gourd is 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. Ridge gourd can be grown in all kinds of soil. Loam, clay loam, and silt are best suited for their cultivation. The ideal pH for its cultivation is 6 to 6-75

Diseases and pest of cucurbitaceous crops

Disease and pest of cucurbitaceous crops

July 9, 2025 Agrovista 6 min read

The red pumpkin beetle is a most serious insect pest of cucurbits. The larvae and adults of this pest cause damage by eating away the young leaves and flowers at the seedling and flowering stages, respectively. The grub bores into the roots, and fruits lie on the ground and pupate in the soil