Syngenta 1522 Cauliflower seeds: Features
- Semi-erect medium plant with blue-green leaves
- Wider sowing window for flexible cultivation
- Moderate to good tolerance against Xcc disease
Syngenta 1522 Cauliflower seeds: Traits & Characteristics
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Shape | Compact, cream-white dome curd |
| Average Curd Weight | 500 gm – 850 gm |
| Plant Type | Medium-sized semi-erect plant |
| Yield Potential | High yielding under proper management |
Syngenta 1522 Cauliflower seeds; Recommended States
Kharif Season
AP, AS, BR, CT, DL, GJ, HR, JH, KA, MP, MH, OR, PB, RJ, WB, TR
Summer Season
MH, HR, PB
Syngenta 1522 Cauliflower seeds; Agronomy Practices
Flexible Agronomy
Suitable for cultivation across India depending on agro-climatic zones such as:
- Tropical
- Sub-tropical
- Temperate
Syngenta 1522 Cauliflower seeds; Field Selection & Land Preparation
- Select medium to sandy soils with excellent drainage.
- Soil should be rich in nutrients for better crop growth.
- Ensure proper land leveling.
- Prefer fields with low weed infestation history.
Seed Treatment
Treat seeds before sowing with:
- Carbendazim – 2 g/kg seed
- Thiram – 2 g/kg seed
Syngenta 1522 Cauliflower seeds; Sowing Time
Summer
- Tropical Region: March to May
Kharif
- Tropical/Sub-tropical: March to June & July to August
Rabi
- Temperate Region: September to Mid-December
Seed Rate & Sowing Method
Seed Rate
- 100 – 120 g seed per acre
Nursery Raising
- Sow seeds in nursery beds.
- Seedlings become ready for transplanting after 21 days.
Spacing
| Region | Spacing |
|---|---|
| Tropical | 60 × 30 cm |
| Sub-tropical | 60 × 45 cm |
| Temperate | 60 × 45 cm |
Fertilizer Management
Basal Dose
Apply:
- FYM
- 50 kg SSP
- 50 kg MOP
Before Ridge Making
- Apply 50 kg Urea
10 Days After Transplanting
- Apply 100 kg Urea
20 Days After Transplanting
Apply:
- 50 kg DAP
- 50 kg 10:26:26
- 800 g Boron
30 Days After Transplanting
Apply:
- 75 kg 10:26:26
- 25 kg Urea
Weed Management
- Timely weed removal is essential.
- Need-based hand weeding is recommended for healthy crop growth.
Disease & Pest Management
- During summer, use recommended insecticides to control:
- DBM (Diamond Back Moth)
- Leaf-eating caterpillars
Irrigation Schedule
- Cauliflower requires optimum irrigation at all growth stages.
- Light soils and summer season need frequent irrigation.
- Light irrigation is recommended during winter and rainy seasons.
Harvesting
Curd maturity depends on the product segment:
| Segment | Maturity Duration |
|---|---|
| Tropical | 55 – 65 days after planting |
| Sub-tropical | 60 – 75 days after planting |
| Temperate | 75 – 85 days after planting |
Expected Yield
| Segment | Yield |
|---|---|
| Tropical | 12 – 13 MT/acre |
| Sub-tropical | 14 – 15 MT/acre |
| Temperate | 16 – 18 MT/acre |