Syngenta CFL 6099 Cauliflower Seeds

Syngenta CFL 6099 Cauliflower Seeds

Syngenta CFL 6099 Cauliflower Seeds is a tropical season hybrid cauliflower variety with medium plant vigor and a semi-erect plant habit. It is known for very good curd color, wider adaptability, and heat tolerance. The curd is described as curd-white with a compact, semi dome shape. This variety is positioned for cultivation across All India, and the suitable window depends on the segment such as tropical, sub-tropical and temperate.

Product Specifications

Selection of the field / land preparation practices

Select medium to sandy soils for cauliflower. It should have excellent drainage history. Soils with good nutrients helps cauliflower cultivation. Land should be levelled and low weed flora history.

Sowing Time (as per product segment)

Summer, Rabi, Kharif as per product segment.

• Summer: Tropical - March to May
• Kharif: Tropical / Sub-tropical - Mar to June & July to Aug
• Rabi: Temperate - Sept to Mid Dec

Seed Rate & Sowing Method

Seed Rate: 100 - 120 g per acre.

Sowing: Sow the seed on nursery. After 21 days, seedling gets ready for transplant.

Spacing (row to row × plant to plant)

• Tropical: 60 x 30 cm
• Sub-tropical: 60 x 45 cm
• Temperate: 60 x 45 cm

Fertilizer Dose with Timing

It needs balanced and adequate fertilizer supply.

Put FYM

• 5 ml + 50 kg SSP + 50 kg mop as basal dose.
• Apply 50 kg urea just before ridge making.
• 10 days after transplant apply 100 kg urea.
• 20 days after transplant apply 50 kg DAP + 50 kg 10:26:26 + 800gm Boron.
• 30 days after transplant apply 75 kg 10:26:26 + 25 kg urea

Weed Control (doses & timing)

Timely weed removal is very important, need based hand weeding can be done to ensure healthy crop.

Diseases & Pest Control (doses & timing)

In summer use recommended insecticides to control DBM and leaf eating caterpillars.

Irrigation Schedule

Cauliflower need optimum irrigation at all stages.

Light soils and summer season need more frequent irrigation. It is advised to have running (light) irrigation in winter and rainy season

Harvesting

Curd maturity depends on product segment. Tropical cauliflower matures at 55- 65 days after planting, sub-tropical and temperate matures at 60-75 and 75-85 days respectively.

Expected Yield of the Variety

Average yield: 12 -13 MT Sub-tropical -14-15 MT, Temperate - 16-18 MT per acre.

The details provided are for informational guidance only. Always adhere to the recommended application instructions as stated on the product label and in the accompanying leaflet.