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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: Early maturity - Row to Row : 30 cm, Plant to Plant : 20cm
Seed Rate: Early maturity - 200 - 250 gm / acre.
Preparation of Main field: Deep ploughing and harrowing.
- Add well decomposed FYM 7-8 tones 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: 40:50: 60 NPK kg / acre
- Second dose 20 – 25 days after first application: 20: 50: 60 NPK kg / acre
- Third application 20 – 25 days after second application: 20: 00 :00 NPK kg / acre
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 | |||
| Downey Mildew | Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP |
Ridomil – MZ, Master |
2.0 gm |
Fosetyl AL 80% WP |
Aliette |
1.0 gm |
|
| Fusarium Wilt | Fosetyl AL 80% WP + Carbendazim 50% WP |
Aliette + Bavistin |
1.0 gm each - Drench root zone |
| Leaf Spot | Mancozeb 75% WP |
Diathane M-45; I-M-45 |
2.0 gm |
Difenoconazole 25% EC |
Score |
1.0 ml |
|
| Aphids / Thrips | Imidacloprid 17.8 SC |
Confidor |
0.5 ml |
Monocrotophos 36% SL |
Nuvacron,Monocil or Biphos |
2.0 ml |
|
Acephate 75% WP |
Asataf |
2.0 gm |
|
| Fruit Flies | Carbaryl 50% WP |
Sevin |
4.0 gm |
Thiamethoxam 25% WG |
Actara |
0.5 gm |
|
Profenophos + Cypermethrin 4% EC |
Polytrin C 44 |
1.0 ml |
|
Special Note: The varietal characters & information given here is based on observations recorded at our trial station. Change in place, season, cultural practice may result in variation.
