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Soil: Well drained medium loam and /or sandy loam soils are suitable.
Sowing time: As per the regional practices and timings.
Optimum Temp. for Germination: 25-30°C
Transplanting: 25 – 30 days after sowing.
Spacing: Row to Row : 60 cm, Plant to Plant : 45 cm
Seed Rate: 100 - 120 gm / acre
Preparation of Main field: Deep ploughing and harrowing.
- Add well decomposed FYM 7-8 tons per acre followed by harrowing to mix in the soil thoroughly.
- Open the ridges and furrows at required spacing.
- Apply basal dose of chemical fertilizer before transplanting.
- Irrigate the field one day before transplanting, make a hole at a required spacing to plant seedling.
- Transplanting should be done late afternoon, after transplanting light irrigation should be given for better and quick establishment.
Chemical Fertilizers: Fertilizer application varies with soil fertility.
- First dose 6-8 days after transplanting: 50:50:60 NPK kg / acre
- Second dose 20 – 25 days after first application: 25:50:60 NPK kg / acre
- Third application 20 – 25 days after second application: 25:00:00 NPK kg / acre
- Boron & Molybdenum should be sprayed at curd initiation stage
Plant Protection: Follow the plant protection measures as recommended below and when required:
| Disease / Insect Pest | Chemical Name | Trade Name | Dosage per Liter of Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | |||
| Damping Off | Carbendazim 50 % WP |
Bavistin |
1.0 gm - Drenching |
Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP |
Ridomil - MZ |
2.0 gm - Drenching |
|
| Main Field | |||
| Black Rot | Black Rot |
Grow resistant varieties |
|
| Soft Rot | Spray Kasugamycin |
Kasumin – 3% |
0.5 ml |
Streptocyclin Sulphate |
Streptocyclin |
1 gm per 10 liter |
|
Copper Hydroxide 77% WP |
Kocide 101 |
1 gm |
|
| Alternaria leaf Spots | Chlorothalanil 75 % WP |
Kavach |
2.0 gm |
Difenoconazole 25% EC |
Score |
1.0 ml |
|
| Downey Mildew | Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP |
Ridomil - MZ |
2.0 gm |
Fosetyl AL 80% WP |
Aliette |
1.0 gm |
|
Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP |
Curzate M8 |
2.0 gm |
|
| Diamond Back Moth | Spinosad 2.5% EC |
Success |
1.25 ml |
Indoxacarb 14.5% SC |
Avaunt |
1.0 ml |
|
Bacillus Thuringiensis |
Delfin, Dipel, Halt |
0.5 gm |
|
Spinosad 45% EC |
Tracer |
0.5 ml |
|
| Note: Follow light & Pheromone Trap as well as Mustard Trap crop for the effective pest management | |||
Aphids |
Thiamethoxam 25% WG |
Actara |
0.5 gm |
Diafenthiuron 50% WP |
Pegasus |
0.5 gm |
|
Head Borers / Caterpillars |
Quinolphos 25% EC + Cypermethrin 10% EC |
Ekalux + Jawa, Simper |
2.0 ml + 1.0 ml |
Blanching: To avoid discoloring and yellowing cover the curd by tying the leaves around on the curd
Special Note: The varietal characters & information given here is based on observations recorded at our trial station. Change in place, season and cultural practice may result in variation.
