Sunsilk
Sunsilk
A Cantaloup sutured melon with attractive looks and tasty flesh, coupled with high yield and superior transportation.
- High yield - more income to growers.
- Excellent looks & taste - delight for consumers, repeat demands from market.
- Superior transpotability - freedom to sell in distant markets. Traders choice.
| Segment fit | Cantaloup sutured |
| Average fruit weight | 1.0 to 1.5 kg |
| Flesh quality | Orange flesh with superior taste. Small seed cavity. |
| Brix | 12 to 14 % TSS |
| Soil | A well-drained loamy to sandy soil is preferred. |
| pH | 6 to 7 |
| Temperature (°C) | Seed germination is 23°C – 25°C and Growth and fruit development is around 20°C – 32°C. High temperature and low humidity at fruit ripening stage will enhance the sweetness and aroma of the fruit |
| Plant Population (Per Acre) | 400 to 600 gm ( 6,000 -9,000 Plants) |
| Spacing (cm) | 5 to 6 feet X 1 to 1.5 feet |
| Land preparation | 2 to 3 deep plough, Prepare the land to a fine tilth, prepare beds- Prepare raised beds of 1.2 m width and 30 cm height for sowing. - Direct Sowing - Transplanting |
| Market Segment | Summer Round |
| Sowing Season | Summer |
| Best Practices |
• Grow maize or install shade net around the field boundary. |
| Irrigation | Irrigating at an interval of 3-4 days once depending on soil moisture.For better sweetness and flavor, stop irrigation or reduce watering 3-6days before harvesting.Drip irrigation’ is recommended for better quality of fruit, minimizing disease and weed infestation and for water conservation. |
| Nutrient Management (N:P:K) | FYM: 8 MT /acre Apply a dose of 80:40:40 kg NPK/acre throughout the cropping period through split application. |
| Harvesting | Ready to harvest 60-70 days after sowing depending upon variety and season. |
| Pest & Disease and it's control | Fungal disease - Gummy Stem Blight, Downy Mildew, Anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, Powdery Mildew Virus - WBNV Insect - Fruit Fly, Leaf minor, Trips |
| States | All States |
