Pumpkin Production At Royal Oak Farm
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Royal Oak Farm Orchard in Harvard, Illinois grows over 25 varieties of pumpkins and has been expanding their operations since 1992. They now have over 7-10 acres of pumpkins along with apple trees, raspberries, and other crops. Their pumpkin production practices include crop rotation, cover crops, and integrated pest management to control pests and diseases. They sell their pumpkins and other crops at their on-farm market and u-pick areas from August to November.
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2) The bulb-to-seed method is most common, involving selecting bulbs in one season for planting the next season for seed production. Care is taken to select true-to-type bulbs.
3) Seed production requires isolation distances between varieties, rogueing of off-types, and inspection to ensure varietal purity and high seed quality and yields.
B.sc. agri i po h unit 4.8 cultivation practices of papaya
- Papaya is a tropical fruit that is widely cultivated in India for its nutritional and medicinal properties. It grows well in warm climates and produces fruit continuously throughout the year.
- There are several popular varieties of papaya grown in India, including Pusa Delicious, Pusa Majesty, and Coorg Honey Dew. Propagation is typically done through seeds, and papaya requires well-draining soil and regular irrigation for optimal growth.
- In addition to being eaten fresh, papaya is used to make products like jam, drinks, and crystallized fruits. The dried latex from immature papaya fruits is processed into papain, which has various industrial and medical uses.
ELEPHANT FOOT YAM
Elephant foot yam is a tropical tuber crop originating from Asia and Africa. It is commercially cultivated in several Southeast Asian countries as well as India. The document discusses the botany, varieties, cultivation practices, pests and diseases of elephant foot yam. Key points include that it grows from a corm and is propagated through daughter corms. It prefers sandy loam soil and humid tropical conditions. Common varieties include Santragachi and Kovvur. Proper spacing, fertilization, irrigation, and intercropping can yield 12-22 tonnes per hectare. Pests include aphids and diseases include collar rot.
chilli-seedproduction.pptx
1. The document discusses hybrid seed production of chilly pepper. It describes the process which includes raising male and female parental lines, isolation, emasculation, pollination, and seed extraction.
2. Methods to make hybrid seed production more efficient are discussed, including use of genetic or cytoplasmic-genic male sterility which avoids the need for emasculation. Specific CMS lines identified for chilly are mentioned.
3. Improved chilly hybrids developed and commercialized in India are listed, including Arka Meghana, Arka Sweta, Arka Harita, and Arka Khyati from IIHR which offer benefits such as high yield, disease resistance, and dual purpose use.
Non conventional oil seed crops sunflower, saf flower, soyabean
This document provides information about sunflower and soybean crops. It discusses their origins, history of cultivation, economic importance, agricultural practices for growing them, and some interesting facts. Sunflower originated in North America and has been cultivated for over 8,000 years. It is one of the most widely grown oilseed crops. Soybean is native to East Asia and has been grown there for thousands of years, being introduced to other parts of the world more recently. It is a highly nutritious legume crop and the world's largest producer of soybeans is the United States. The document outlines soil conditions, seed rates, and cultivation methods for maximizing yields of these important oilseed crops.
cauliflower - Cultivation- production technology varieties pest and disease
1. Cauliflower is a cool season crop that has different varieties suited for different temperature ranges, from tropical types that form curds at 20-27°C to snowball types requiring 10-16°C.
2. Popular cauliflower varieties include Pusa Deepali, Pusa Himjyoti, Arka Kanti, and Pusa Snowfall K-1. Proper soil preparation, fertilizer application, irrigation, weed control, and pest management are needed for optimal growth and yield.
3. Major pests of cauliflower include the mustard sawfly, which damages leaves, and aphids, which suck plant juices and secrete honeydew allowing so
Chili
Chili originated in Mexico and South America and was spread by Spain to Asia, where it was incorporated into local cuisines. In Malaysia, chili is popular among growers as a short-term crop, with the main producing states being Johor, Pahang, and Kelantan. Chili varieties like Kulai, MC4, MC5, MC11, and MC12 are recommended for their yields and disease resistance. Chili is grown through seed propagation and transplanting seedlings, with regular maintenance including fertilizing, pest and disease control, and harvesting based on maturity levels.
Chilli
The document provides information on chilli cultivation including:
- Chilli is an important commercial crop grown in India, with major producing states being Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
- There are over 400 chilli varieties worldwide, with common types including selection, mutant, hybrid, and public/private sector varieties.
- Optimal growing conditions include temperatures from 24-40°C, pH 5.8-6.5 soil, and irrigation every 5-6 days in summer and 9-10 days in winter.
- Pests and diseases that affect chilli require control methods like spraying insecticides for thrips and fungicides for diseases such as damping off.
A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmer
This document provides an introduction and table of contents for a guide on saving seed from vegetable crops. It summarizes key concepts for choosing crop varieties, annual and biennial life cycles, basic botanical terms, mating systems like inbreeding and outbreeding, and general guidelines for soil preparation, spacing, disease and pest management, harvesting, processing, storing, and testing seed viability. The introduction explains that the guide aims to teach farmers and gardeners skills for preserving crop diversity and regional seed systems.
A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmers
A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmers
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Eggplant production overview by Reja
It's a total management and production practice of Eeeplant cultivation .i will helpful for farmer , student & other .who want to know about Agricultural practice.
Nursery Management and Certification System
There are several types of nurseries classified based on the plants propagated, type of sale, ownership, and irrigation facilities. The main types include fruit, vegetable, ornamental, forest and medicinal plant nurseries. Nurseries are also classified as retail, wholesale, private, and mail order based on the type of sale. Additionally, nurseries can be public, private, cooperative or assisted based on ownership. They can be dry, wet, seedling or transplant nurseries based on irrigation and size of seedlings. Nurseries are either temporary or permanent based on duration of use. Temporary nurseries are smaller and suitable for hilly regions while permanent nurseries are larger and intended to meet long term requirements.
Agro technology of soybean for efficient use of water
The document provides a summary of agro-technology for soybean cultivation with efficient water use. It discusses the origin and history of soybean cultivation in China and its spread to other parts of Asia and Europe in the late 19th/early 20th century. Key aspects covered include climatic requirements, soil needs, fertilizer use, seedbed preparation, varieties suited to different provinces of Pakistan, planting times, seed rates, irrigation methods, weed and pest management. The document aims to provide guidance on maximizing soybean yields while minimizing water usage.
potato
This document provides a summary of potato cultivation prepared by several students. It covers the introduction, origin and history, botanical description, varieties, climatic requirements, pests and diseases, true potato seed technology, and post-harvest management of potatoes. Some key points include:
- Potatoes originated in South America and were introduced to India in the 16th-17th century.
- India is the second largest producer of potatoes globally.
- Potato cultivation requires cool temperatures between 17-25°C for growth and 17-19°C for tuberization.
- Important potato diseases include late blight, early blight, brown rot, and wart disease.
- True potato seed technology is an effective,
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