11 Mar Improved cultivation of early pumpkin (Shitaphal)
अगेती सीताफल (कद्दू) उगानें की उन्नत तकनीक Pumpkin (Shitaphal) is a very useful crop in the cucurbit class vegetables. Its cultivation in India has been going on since very old times. Its fruits are used for vegetable in both ripe and raw forms, vegetable and some sweets are also made from its green fruits and ripe fruits. Ripe pumpkin is yellow in color and is rich source of carotene. Its soft leaves and stem facade and flowers are also used as vegetables. Ripe fruits can be stored for several months at normal temperatures. It is also called tonic of the brain. Pumpkin controls blood pressure and also increases digestive power. It is rich in carbohydrates, calcium, magnesium and sodium. It is cultivated prominently in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Climate Areas with warm climate are good for pumpkin cultivation. Both temperate and sub-tropical climates are suitable for its cultivation. Temperature of 180 to 300 C is good for seed germination and growth of plants. It can also be cultivated in Diara land along the river. The number of male flowers increases due to high temperature and long day. Therefore, the yield is better in rainy season than summer. Land and it spreparation Sandy or loam soil with good drainage and rich...