Dept of Agriculture Development 
SFAC KeralaMudicode, Arunima, Saubhagya
Subra,Heera, Pusa Sheethal, Poinsette, Poona Khira : used for salad purpose
The ideal seasons are Januvary-March, and September-December
Seed rate: 2-3 g /cent
Pits of 60 cm diameter and 30-45 cm depth are taked .Well rotten FYM and fertilizers are mixed with top soil in the pit and seeds are sown @4-5 per pit.Unhealthy plants are retained per pit.
During the initial stages of growth irrigate at 3-4 days interval and alternate days during flowering/fruting.
Apply FYM @ 100 kg/cent as basal dose along with 304 g of urea,556g of massuriephose,167g of potash.The remaining dose of urea(304g/cent) can be applied in several split doses at fortnightly intervals.
We can harvest 45-55 days after planting
Conduct weeding and raking of the soil at the time of fertilizer application.Earthingup is done during rainy season.
