Robusta
Robusta
A medium spiny hybrid with very strong resistance to LCV and PM, high yield and excellent fruit quality.
- HR to LCV and PM - better longevity, peace of mind & low input cost
- High Yield - more income
- Excellent Fruit quality - early selling and better produce price
| Fruit Color | Dark green |
| Fruit Length | 14-17 cm |
| Shape | Spindle |
| Fruit Surface | Sharp spines |
| Soil | Well drained sandy loam |
| pH | 6 to 7 |
| Temperature (°C) | 18°C to 36°C |
| Plant Population (Per Acre) | 4500-5500 |
| Spacing (cm) | 120X60/ 150X60 |
| Land preparation | Prepare soill to fine tilth with thorough ploughing and harrowing. Apply suffient organinic manure and basal fertilizers. Create raised beds with proper leveling to ensure drainage. |
| Best Practices | Side shoot thinning – In case of staked crops it is done on routine basis. Removal of secondary branches in the first 10 nodes has positive effect on yield. |
| Irrigation |
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| Nutrient Management (N:P:K) | Fertilizer application depends on soil type, fertility level & soil inorganic matter. In sandy soils fertilizer application consists of a basal application followed by four/five top dressings providing a total of 184:112:124 kg NPK/ha. In clay or heavy texture soils, the entire amount of P & one-third of N & K is applied before planting. The balance of N & K is applied in two or more side dressings. No matter the soil type, the first side dressing is applied when plants start developing tendrils. Subsequent side dressings are applied at two week intervals. Compost or manure can be used to satisfy the basal application of organic fertilizer. |
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| Pest & Disease and it's control | Powdery mildew, Leaf curl virus |
