Pumpkin Varieties Developed by IIVR
Kashi Basant
| Notification year | 2022 (AICRP-VC) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 3254(E) dt. 20.07.2022 |
| Salient features |
Early maturing variety, round, mottle green colour & medium fruit weight 2.5–3.0 kg; Number of fruits/plant 3.0–4.5, flesh thickness 3.0–3.25 cm; Carotenoid content 2.6 mg/100 g. |
| Yield | 350–400 q/ha |
| Recommended states | Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh |
| Special attributes | Tolerant to pumpkin mosaic virus and downy mildew. |
Kashi Shishir (Hybrid)
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692(E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Early maturing hybrid with small round and mottled green fruits (2.2–2.5 kg); 3–4 fruits/plant. |
| Yield | 380–420 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes | Suitable for summer & kharif seasons. |
Kashi Harit
| Notification year | 2006 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 597(E) dt. 25.04.2006 |
| Salient features |
Vine short, early maturing; Fruits green, spherical, 2.5–3.0 kg at green stage; Best suited for green fruit production. |
| Yield | 300–350 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes | Suitable for summer & kharif seasons. |
Cultivation Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cucurbita moschata |
| Popular Varieties/Hybrids | Kashi Shishir, Kashi Basant, Kashi Harit, Pusa Vishwas |
| Climatic Requirements | Warm and humid climate (25°C – 30°C) |
| Soil Type | Well-drained sandy loam; pH 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Sowing Time | Summer: Feb–Mar; Kharif: June–July |
| Seed Rate | 3–4 kg/ha |
| Transplanting | Direct sowing; spacing 250–300 × 75 cm |
| Fertilizer Requirement |
100 kg N, 60 kg P₂O₅, 60 kg K₂O per hectare; FYM: 15–20 tons/ha |
| Irrigation | Regular intervals, especially during flowering and fruiting |
| Weed Control | Manual weeding 2–3 times |
| Harvesting | 55–60 days after sowing; harvest based on marketing stage |
| Yield | 30–40 tons/ha |
| Major Diseases | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Mosaic virus, Anthracnose |
| Major Pests | Fruit fly, Red pumpkin beetle, Aphids, Leaf miner, White fly |
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