Crops

Cucurbits

Cucurbits belong to the cucurbitaceae family . The cucurbitaceae family is very broad and some of the species planted in Mauritius are as follows:

Cucumber
Squash
Pumpkin
Melon
Watermelon
Squash

Weeds

Weeds can severely hinder the development of plants specially during the first weeks of their growth.

General land preparation

Use Touchdown Forte Hitech for a general weed treatment at least 3 weeks before plantation.

Post emergent treatment

Fusilade Super can be sprayed over the cucurbitaea plants to control annual and seedling perennial grasses

Diseases affecting Cucurbits

Powdery mildew
Anthracnose
Leaf spot
Downy mildew

Insects affecting Cucurbits

Leaf miners
Caterpillars
Thrips
Cutworms
Red spider mites
Aphids
Fruit flies


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