Pumpkin is the name given to a group of plant species in the genus Cucurbita, including Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata. Pumpkin belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and is grown primarily as a vegetable or ornamental plant. It is a warm-season crop and requires dry weather with abundant sunshine. The soil should be well-drained, loamy, and rich in organic matter to get a good yield.
Variety details:
Vigorous growing vines
Yellowish orange color inside
Semi-round ribbed fruits
Green mottled skin
Average weight: 4 to 6kg
Seed Rate: 1.5- 2 Kg per acre
Sowing time (North):
Feb – Mar
Sowing time (South):
Jun – Jul
Dec – Jan