Evaluation of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes for growth and yield under Konkan agroclimatic conditions

Muskmelon is one of the most demanding cucurbits. The present study was carried out to evaluate the performance of muskmelon genotypes for different traits attributing for growth and yield at College of Horticulture, Dapoli. The experiment was carried out in randomized block design having 8 treatments and three replications in pits of 60 cm diameter and 30 cm depth were taken at a spacing of 1m × 0.5 m. Among the 8 genotypes used for research, the highest vine length (90.26 cm) was recorded in Arka Siri, highest number of leaves (38.47), leaf length (11.07 cm) and leaf width (13.09 cm) was recorded in RM-50. Petiole length was highest in IC 373327 (10.82cm). The highest fruit per vine was recorded in IC 373327 (8.78) and highest yield per vine was recorded in RM-50 (7.7kg) followed by IC 373327 (7.6 kg). Based on their performance RM-50 was recommended for cultivation in Konkan agroclimatic conditions in rabi season.