Description
खेती एवं बुवाई निर्देशिका — IceBox Seeds AgriBee Radhika 99 F1 HY
फसल के सर्वोत्तम प्रबंधन, रोग प्रतिरोधकता और प्रीमियम उत्पादन के लिए संपूर्ण चरणबद्ध कृषि निर्देशिका।
🌾 भूमि की तैयारी एवं खेत सुधार
खेत की समुचित जुताई एवं तैयारी से एकसमान अंकुरण और मजबूत जड़ों का विकास होता है।
🌱 आदर्श मिट्टी का प्रकार एवं pH
Well-drained sandy loam to loamy soils with pH 6.0–7.5. Deep, fertile soils with good organic matter content are preferred. Waterlogging must be strictly avoided.
✨ प्रमुख कृषि लाभ
Loose, warm sandy loam ensures rapid seed germination, strong taproot development, and prevents fruit rot at soil contact points.
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Deep summer ploughing to 25–30 cm followed by 2–3 cross-harrowings for fine tilth and weed control.
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Field leveling and preparation of raised beds or flats depending on irrigation mode; ensure proper drainage channels.
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Incorporate 8–10 tonnes per acre of well-decomposed FYM or compost during last ploughing for soil structure and moisture retention.
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Test soil pH and apply gypsum (50 kg/acre) in acidic soils or neem-treated lime (25 kg/acre) in alkaline soils before sowing.
🌱 बुवाई का समय एवं विधि
सटीक बीज दर और सही दूरी से पौधों को पर्याप्त सूर्य का प्रकाश और संतुलित विकास मिलता है।
| मानक / पैरामीटर | अनुशंसा / निर्देश | कृषि महत्व |
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| बुवाई समय सीमा | Kharif: June–July | Rabi: October–November | Summer: March–April | Aligns crop cycle with favorable temperature (25–35°C) and avoids extreme weather during fruit development |
| बीज दर (प्रति एकड़) | 800–1000 g per Acre for direct sowing | Ensures optimal plant population of 4000–5000 plants/acre for vigorous vine spread and canopy coverage |
| कतार एवं पौधे का अंतर | Row-to-row: 1.5–2.0 m × Plant-to-plant: 45–60 cm | Provides adequate space for sprawling vines, improves air circulation, and reduces disease pressure |
| बुवाई की गहराई | 2–3 cm depth for direct sowing | Shallow sowing ensures quick emergence; deeper sowing delays germination and increases seedling mortality |
💧 सिंचाई एवं जल प्रबंधन
उचित नमी प्रबंधन से पौधे की वानस्पतिक एवं फलने-फूलने की अवस्था में जोरदार विकास होता है।
☀️ जल आवश्यकता एवं सिंचाई प्रोफाइल
IceBox watermelons require moderate but consistent moisture. The crop is moderately drought-tolerant once established but shows reduced fruit set and vigor under water stress. Drip irrigation is highly recommended with 2–3 frequent light irrigations per week during peak summer. Total water requirement is approximately 450–550 mm over the crop cycle.
🌦️ Soil नमी प्रबंधन
In rainfed conditions, sow at the onset of monsoon and ensure timely planting to capitalize on soil moisture. Mulching with straw or polythene sheet helps conserve soil moisture. Avoid standing water at any stage as Citrullus lanatus is highly sensitive to waterlogging, which causes root rot and vine collapse.
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First irrigation should be given 3–4 days after sowing to ensure uniform germination, especially in dry seedbeds.
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Vegetative phase (20–45 DAS): Light and frequent irrigation at 5–7 day intervals to support vigorous vine growth and lateral branching.
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Critical stage (45–65 DAS – flowering, fruit set, and fruit expansion): Maintain consistent soil moisture; avoid moisture fluctuation which causes fruit cracking and hollow heart. Increase frequency to every 3–4 days during peak summer.
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Withhold irrigation 7–10 days before harvest to improve Brix content, flesh firmness, and shelf life. Avoid overhead sprinkling during fruiting to reduce fungal incidence.
🧪 उर्वरक एवं पोषण प्रबंधन
संतुलित पोषण से मजबूत पौधा संरचना और उच्च गुणवत्ता वाली उपज प्राप्त होती है।
| पोषक तत्व | अनुशंसित मात्रा (प्रति एकड़) | प्रयोग विधि एवं समय |
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| नाइट्रोजन (N) | 80–100 kg/acre | 50% basal at sowing, 25% at 20 DAS as top-dressing, 25% at 40 DAS during fruit initiation |
| Phosphorus (P2O5) | 40–50 kg/acre | 100% basal application mixed with FYM and incorporated into soil at sowing |
| Potash (K2O) | 60–80 kg/acre | 50% basal at sowing, 50% split at 40 DAS and 60 DAS for improved fruit sweetness, color, and firmness |
🌿 निराई-गुड़ाई एवं खरपतवार नियंत्रण
समय पर खरपतवार नियंत्रण से मुख्य फसल को पूर्ण पोषण और नमी मिलती है।
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पहली निराई-गुड़ाई: Perform first weeding at 10–12 DAS using a hand hoe or cultivator, being careful not to damage shallow roots. Keep the basin around each plant weed-free for the first 30 days, which is the critical weed competition period.
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दूसरी निराई एवं मिट्टी चढ़ाना: Second weeding at 25–30 DAS along with mild earthing-up around the base of plants to support spreading vines and improve root zone aeration. At this stage, train primary tendrils and guide vines for uniform spread.
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Mulching and Vine Training: Apply black polythene mulch (40–50 µm) at sowing for summer crops to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep fruits clean off the soil. For Kharif crops, use straw mulch (3–4 cm layer) around plants. Train vines by spacing them evenly and remove excess tendrils to direct energy toward fruit development.
🛡️ कीट एवं रोग नियंत्रण
फसल की सक्रिय निगरानी और एकीकृत प्रबंधन से रोगमुक्त एवं स्वस्थ फसल सुनिश्चित होती है।
🐛 कीट प्रबंधन एवं रोकथाम
- Aphids (Aphis gossypii): Sucking sap from leaves and tender shoots causing curling and yellowing. Control: Spray Imidacloprid 17.8 SL (0.3 ml/litre) or Thiometoxam 25 WG (0.2 g/litre) at 25 DAS and repeat at 10-day intervals. Release ladybird beetles (10,000/acre) as biological control agents.
- Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae): Female flies lay eggs inside developing fruits causing larval damage and fruit drop. Control: Apply protein bait spray (2% hydrolyzed protein + 0.1% malathion) at 15 ml/litre in bait traps placed at 4–5 sites per acre. Use yellow sticky traps at 10 per acre. Remove and destroy infested fruits immediately.
- Cucumber Beetle (Aulacophora foveicollis): Chews holes in leaves and bores into stems and fruits. Control: Spray Spinosad 45 SC (0.5 ml/litre) or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC (0.3 ml/litre) at first sighting. Install neon UV light traps (2 per acre) for adult monitoring and reduction.
🔬 रोग नियंत्रण एवं उपचार
- Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera xanthii): తెలుపు powdery growth on upper leaf surface causing premature leaf drying and reduced photosynthesis. Prevention: Spray Sulphur wettable powder (0.3%) or Myclobutanil 10% WP (0.5 g/litre) at 30 DAS prophylactically. Ensure proper spacing for canopy ventilation. Remove and burn severely infected leaves.
- Fusarium Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. nivele): Yellowing and wilting of vines starting from older leaves, vascular browning on stem cross-section. Prevention: Soil drench with Trichoderma viride (10 g/litre) at 10 litres/plant at transplanting. Rotate with non-cucurbit crops for 2–3 years. Remove and destroy wilted plants with soil around roots.
- Cercospora Leaf Spot (Cercospora citrullina): Small circular brown spots with purple halos on leaves causing defoliation under humid conditions. Prevention: Spray Copper oxychloride 50 WP (0.3%) or Mancozeb 75 WP (0.2%) at 20 DAS and repeat at 12-day intervals. Avoid overhead irrigation and remove crop residues after harvest to reduce inoculum.
✂️ कटाई एवं उपज गुणवत्ता निर्देशिका
सही परिपक्वता पर कटाई से अधिकतम मंडी भाव और बेहतर भंडारण क्षमता मिलती है।
⏱️ कटाई समय एवं निर्धारण
First harvest begins at 70–75 days after sowing. Subsequent pickings can be done at 5–7 day intervals over a 15–20 day harvesting window depending on fruit development uniformity.
⭐ उपज की गुणवत्ता एवं विशेषताएं
IceBox Seeds AgriBee Radhika 99 F1 HY produces round to oval dark green to blackish-fruited melons weighing 2–4 kg with deep red, crisp, and very sweet flesh. The variety delivers excellent Brix levels (12–14°), firm texture, and attractive external appearance preferred by premium markets.
| गुणवत्ता मानक | कृषि मानक | किसान एवं मंडी लाभ |
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| पहली कटाई / तुड़ाई Stage | 70–75 बुवाई के दिन बाद | Ensures peak sugar content, optimal flesh color, and early market arrival for better price realization |
| परिपक्वता के लक्षण | Skin develops dull sheen, tendril near petiole dries and turns brown, fruit sounds hollow when tapped, ground spot turns creamy yellow | Prevents over-maturity which leads to soft flesh, loss of crispness, and reduced shelf life |
| भंडारण क्षमता एवं टिकाऊपन | 7–10 days under ambient conditions (25–30°C); up to 14–18 days under cool storage (10–12°C with 85–90% RH) | Superior firmness and thick rind enable long-distance transportation with minimal post-harvest losses |
| मंडी मांग एवं उपयुक्तता | Table variety — fresh market, premium mandis, retail chains, and export-grade packaging | Compact round-to-oval shape, deep red flesh, and consistent 2–4 kg weight attract urban consumers and command premium rates |
⭐ किस्म की विशेषताएं — IceBox Seeds AgriBee Radhika 99 F1 HY
विशिष्ट विशेषताएं जो इस किस्म को भारतीय किसानों की पहली पसंद बनाती हैं।
🌿 किस्म की मुख्य विशेषताएं
AgriBee Radhika 99 F1 HY is an elite Icebox watermelon hybrid delivering outstanding field vigor, uniform fruit set, and consistent performance across Kharif, Rabi, and Summer seasons under diverse Indian agro-climatic conditions.
🌿 उपज की गुणवत्ता एवं रूप-रंग
Deep red, crisp flesh with exceptionally high sweetness (Brix 12–14°). Dark green to blackish glossy rind with round to oval fruit shape (2–4 kg) that appeals strongly to discerning consumers and premium market segments.
🌿 तनाव एवं रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता
Shows strong field tolerance to Fusarium wilt and moderate resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot. Maintains good performance under moderate heat and moisture stress, making it suitable for both protected and open-field cultivation.
🌿 वृद्धि स्वभाव एवं ओज (विगर)
Indeterminate sprawling vine habit with vigorous lateral branching. Healthy, dark green foliage provides excellent canopy cover that shades developing fruits, reducing sunscald and improving overall plant longevity.
🌿 फसल अवधि एवं पकने का समय
Early maturing with first harvest in just 70–75 days, enabling flexible crop sequencing and multiple cropping systems. Short duration reduces exposure window for pest and disease pressure.
🌿 मंडी एवं किसान प्राथमिकता
Farmers favor this variety for its uniform fruit size, attractive appearance, exceptional taste, and reliable shelf life. Dealers and traders appreciate consistent grading and reduced field losses, ensuring better market realization and repeat purchases.
