Recommended states for cultivation under normal agro-climatic conditions in: Kharif >> AS, NE, WB, HP, PB, HR, BH, JH, CH, OD, KA, AP, TS // Rabi >>> AS, NE, WB, HP, PB, HR, BH, JH, CH, OD, KA, AP, TS // Summer >>>> AS, NE, WB, HP, PB, HR, BH, JH, CH, OD, KA, AP, TS.//Number of plants per m2 ; 10000-12000/acre // Sowing/Plantation Season; June, July, September, October // Sowing Time; Kharif //Sowing method; Seed Rate: 80g - 100g per acre.// Sowing: Prepare the raised bed of 180x90x15cm, for 1acre 10 to 12 beds are required. The nursery should be free from weeds and debris. Line sowing is recommended.//Distance between two rows: 8-10 cm (4 fingers) apart,//Distance between seed to seeds: 3-4 cm ( 2 fingers),//Seeds are sown in line at 0.5-1.0 cm deep//Transplanting: Transplanting should be done 25-30 days after sowing.//Spacing: Row to Row and Plant to Plant - 75 x 45 cm or 90 x 45 cm//Fertilizer dose with timing;Total N:P:K requirement 120:60:80 kg per acre.//Dose & Timing:Basal Dose: Apply 50% N and 100% P, K as basal dose during final land preparation.Top Dressing: 25% N at 30 days after sowing and 25% N at 50 days after sowing.//Weed Control- Chemicals with doses and timing//Diseases & Pest control- Chemicals with doses and timing;Powdery Mildew and Anthracnose - Apply Amistar (200ml/acre),//Fruit rot - Apply Kavach @ 400g/acre and for any other diseases apply fungicide as per recommendation from the Department of Agriculture (plant protection)//White Fly+Mites - Apply Pegasus @ 250g/acre;Spodetara+ Fruit Borer - Apply Cigna @ 250 ml/acre//Fruit Borer - Apply Proclaim @ 80g/acre//and for any other Insects apply recommended insecticides.//Harvesting;Full mature firm green fruits start harvesting at 65-70 days, later at 10 to 15 days intervals. Timely picking stimulates plant to produce more flowers.