Probus
Probus
Parthenocarpic perfection! Medium vigor, semi-multibearing plants with attractive green cylindrical fruits (14–18 cm), ready in just 38–42 DAS. Built-in IR to Downy & Powdery Mildew for reliable, high-quality harvests
- Semi-multi bearing ensures good fruit load, High Income, Traders Preference.
| Plant Type & Strength | Parthenocarpic, Semi Multi bearing, Intermediate Disease Resistance (IR) Pcu (Downy Mildew); Px (Powdery Mildew) |
| Fruit Attributes | Attractive green cylindrical, slightly ribbed 14 to 16 cm long fruit |
| Yield | High Yield |
| Soil | Cucumber can be cultivated in wide range of soil from sandy loam to heavy, however sandy loam, clay loam soil, rich in organic matter with good drainage best for its cultivation. |
| pH range | 5.8 - 6.8 |
| Temperature (°C) | Optimum 16°C to 36°C, High Temperature: Faster growth / thin stem / early yield / shorter crop duration / more abortion. |
| Plant Population (Per Acre) | 8,000-10,000 |
| Spacing (cm) | 4-5 feet X 1-1.5 feet |
| Land Preparation |
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| Sowing Season | Autumn & Winter Season |
| Best Practices |
Training: Plants tied up with rope and finally tie the rope to support wire system. Two times training in week gives strong support to the vine or plant. Pruning: Pruning should be done two times in a week and need to continue till 6 to 7th node of the main stem. |
| Irrigation |
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| Nutrient Management (N:P:K) | Total N:P:K requirement @ 80:80:100 kg per acre. Apply Azospirillum and Rhizobacteria 1 kg/ acre and Pseudomonas 1 kg/ acre along with FYM 50 kg and neem cake @ 100 kg before last ploughing. |
| Harvesting | Generally, first harvest takes 35-38 DAS in rainy, summer months & in winter > 45 DAS |
| Pest & Disease and it's Control | Fungal Disease: Downy Mildew , Gummy Stem Blight, Powdery Mildew, Fusarium wilt, Virus: Tomato leaf curl New Delhi Virus, Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus, Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) , Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus ( ZYMV) Tobacco Streak Virus (TSV) - assisted by thrips Insect: Trips, Mites, White fly, Leaf minor, Fruit fly |
| States |
All states in India |
