The practices normally followed for the crop raised for fruit production
need to be adopted for seed production also.
It is a self-pollinated crop but cross-pollination may also take place.
The two varieties meant for foundation seed production may be kept
200m apart to avoid contamination.
For the purpose of seed production the ripe fruits turned yellow are
crushed and stored overnight. The seed after washing with water is sieved
and dried.
The washing is usually done in the morning so that the seed is atleast
half dried during the day otherwise it may germinate.
Seed Production
