Vegetables

Production Guide

Adaptability:   20 – 30 °C (mean monthly temperature)
Maturity:   45 – 60 days (AFTER SOWING)
Planting Distance:   10 cm X 25 cm
Plant Population (per ha):   400,000 per ha
Seeding Rate:   3 – 4 kg/ha
Number of Seeds (per gram):   60 seeds
Method of Planting:   absolutely direct seeded
Sowing To Germination:   4 – 6 days
pH Requirement:   6 – 6.5
Harvesting:   uprooted with tops (leaves topped to 7 to 10 cm)
Potential Yield:   15 – 20 t/ha
Post harvest Handling:

• Rapid cooling, using crushed ice or cold water to remove heat, helps retain good quality
• Can be stored for 28 days (high RH and 0°C)
• Can be stored for less than 7 days (high RH and 7°C)