Bottle_Gourd_Cultivation_Project_English.pptx

Bottle_Gourd_Cultivation_Project_English.pptx

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  Kamla Nehru Instituteof Physical & Social Sciences, Sultanpur (U.P.), India (An Autonomous Institute) Faculty of Agriculture Affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya (U.P) Report of ELP – COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE Submitted to Dr. Anshuman Singh (Faculty of Agriculture) Submitted by Group Name – “B” Group Admin - Alok Kumar Pal Class – B.Sc.(Ag) VIIIth Sem.
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  Bottle Gourd Cultivation (Lagenariasiceraria) B.Sc. Agriculture - 8th Semester Project Sowing Date: 4 April 2025 Variety: F1, KSP-1122, KIRAN
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  Introduction • Bottle gourd(Lagenaria siceraria) is a warm-season vegetable crop known for its nutritional value, easy digestibility, and multiple culinary and medicinal uses. It is extensively cultivated across India. This project aims to practically demonstrate the cultivation practices using the hybrid variety F1, KSP-1122, KIRAN.
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  Objectives • - Tostudy the practical aspects of bottle gourd cultivation. • - To understand soil preparation, seed sowing, irrigation, and management practices. • - To evaluate the performance of the hybrid variety F1, KSP-1122, KIRAN under field conditions.
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  Climate and SoilRequirements • - Bottle gourd requires a warm and humid climate for optimal growth. • - The ideal temperature range is 25°C to 35°C. • - It grows best in sandy loam soil with good drainage and pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
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  Land Preparation • -The field was ploughed 2-3 times to bring the soil to a fine tilth. • - Organic manure (FYM) was applied @ 20-25 tons per hectare. • - Ridges and furrows were made at a spacing of 1.5 to 2 meters to facilitate proper irrigation and plant growth.
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  Sowing and SeedDetails • - Sowing Date: 4 April 2025. • - Variety Used: F1, KSP-1122, KIRAN (hybrid variety). • - Seeds were treated with fungicide before sowing. • - Seeds were sown at a depth of 2-3 cm with spacing of 1 meter between plants.
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  Irrigation Management • -Initial irrigation was given immediately after sowing. • - Subsequent irrigations were scheduled at 7–10 day intervals depending on weather. • - Furrow irrigation method was followed to ensure proper water distribution.
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  Nutrient and WeedManagement • - FYM @ 20 tons/ha + Basal Dose of NPK (30:40:20 kg/ha). • - Top dressing of nitrogen was done after 3 weeks. • - Manual weeding was done twice during early crop stage to control weeds effectively.
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  Pest and DiseaseManagement • - Common pests: Fruit fly, aphids, and red pumpkin beetle. • - Managed using neem-based sprays and approved insecticides. • - Powdery mildew and downy mildew managed using fungicides (e.g., Mancozeb, Sulphur dust).
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  FIELD ACTIVITY GROUPPHOTO
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  Conclusion • The cultivationof Bottle Gourd (F1, KSP-1122, KIRAN) was successfully demonstrated through practical field work. All agronomical practices including soil preparation, seed sowing, irrigation, and pest management were effectively implemented. This project provided valuable hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of hybrid vegetable cultivation practices.