Q862
Chilling requirement for cabbage is
A.
4° - 10°C for 6 - 8 weeks
AnswerB.
4° - 10°C for 2 - 3 weeks
C.
10° - 15°C for 2 - 3 weeks
D.
10° - 15°C for 4 - 8 weeks
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The chilling requirement for cabbage is 4° - 10°C for 6 - 8 weeks.The chilling requirement of a fruit is the minimum period of cold weather after which a fruit-bearing tree will blossom. A chilling unit in agriculture is a metric of a plant's exposure to chilling temperatures.
The seed production of cabbage is only possible under temperate conditions of Jammu where chilling requirements range from 4 - 10°C for 8 - 10 weeks after head formation prevails.