Production of Pumpkins Employing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP):

This crop profile describes the principles of GAP for the production of pumpkins as a safe food, environmental concerns and the general health of farm workers.  These principles are applicable for all crops being cultivated for human consumption and will assist farmers, exporters and extension officers to manage the risks associated with food safety, health and safety hazards involved in crop production. In this brochure, attention is given to the specific areas of the production process where food safety hazards and risks may occur and putting in place the suitable controls for reducing the risks.
 
Areas to be considered:

• Site selection
• Site preparation
• Variety Selection
• Planting
• Nutrition
• Irrigation
• Pest  Control
• Disease Control
• Weed control
• Harvesting
• Transportation
• Storage

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