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Marketing of agricultural products is based on the following basic principles. There must be a demand for the product. If there is no demand, there is no market.The price must be affordable and in line with other producers.The place (location) must be convenient – easily accessible.Promotion is adve...

1. Agronomic Aspects 1.1 Climatic Requirements Onions grow best during cool weather i.e. autumn and winter so that they are lifted in early summer.The bulb results from accumulation of food reserves in the lower portion of the plantThe process of bulbing is closely associated with an interaction bet...

1. Main Issues Importance of a Nursery  in Vegetable ProductionSelecting a Site for a NurseryPreparing Nursery bedsManagement of the Nursery bedsTransplanting seedlings from the Nursery beds   2. Useful Information 2.1 Importance of nurseries Nursery provide ideal conditions for raising st...

1. Main Issues Family groupOptimum growth conditionsFertilizer ApplicationPlantingDisease and Pest ControlHarvesting 2. Useful Information 2.1 Family Group It belongs to the cucurbit family of vegetable crops and is a highly nutritious crop. It is the same family as pumpkins, cucumbers, ba...

1. Main Issues  Family groupOptimal growth conditionsProduction MethodsPlantingFertilizer ApplicationDisease and Pest ControlHarvesting   2. Useful Information 2.1  Family Group Belongs to the solanaceae family. It is a very popular vegetable grown all over the world. The fruits are e...

1. Main Issues      Nutritional value   Family groups of leafy vegetables   Climatic requirements   Production system   Diseases and Pests   Harvesting   2. Useful Information  2.1 Nutritional Value  Nutritional val...