Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Harvesting and yield

Harvesting
It is better to harvest at tender stage as a vegetable, this increases the yield. But for storage and seed extraction, it should be harvested only after full maturity. The pumpkin crop will reach maturity in about 75-180 days after seed sowing depending on the variety, season and other conditions.
Fully matured fruits have to be harvested after the skin colour has turned completely brown from green colour and the pedicel (fruit stalk) separates from the vine or dried. Fully matured fruits have a long storage-life and they can also be transported easily to distant markets.

Yield
The yield varies from 20-30 tonnes/ha in crop duration of 120-140 days.