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Soil: Light soils are well suited for this crop.
Sowing time: October-November, January-February and June-July.
Spacing: Row to Row : 25-30 cm, Plant to Plant : 10 cm
Seed Rate: 2.5 to 3.0 kg / acre.
Preparation of Main field: Deep ploughing of main followed by a 1-2 harrowing.
- Add 6-7 tones per acre well decomposed FYM followed by harrowing to mix in the soil thoroughly.
- Apply basal dose.
- Take-up the sowing and irrigate the field.
Chemical Fertilizers: Fertilizer application varies with soil fertility.
- Apply basal dose at the time of sowing: 25:30:20 NPK kg / acre
- Apply top dressing 15 days after sowing: 25:00:20 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 | Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64%WP |
Ridomil MZ, Master |
2.0 gm Drench |
Carbendazim 50%WP |
Bavistin |
1.0 gm Drench |
|
| Main Field | |||
| Black Rot | Grow resistant varieties |
|
|
| Soft Rot | Spray Kasugamycin |
Kasumycin – 3% |
0.5 ml |
Streptomycin Sulphate |
Streptocyclin |
1 gm / 10 liter |
|
| Alternaria Leaf Spot | Chlorothalanil 50% WP |
Kavach |
2.0 gm |
| Downy Mildew | Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP |
Ridomil - MZ |
2.0 gm |
Fosetyl AL 80% WP |
Aliette |
1.0 gm |
|
| Diamond Back Moth | Flufenoxuron 10 % DC |
Cascade |
0.5 ml |
Indoxacarb 14.5 % SC |
Avaunt |
1.0 ml |
|
Bacillus Thuringiensis |
Delfin, Dipel, Halt |
0.5 gm |
|
| Aphids | Monocrotophos 36% EC |
Nuvacron |
1.5 ml |
Azadirectin |
Econeem, Neemark |
2.5 ml |
|
| Head Borers / Catepillars | Quinolphos 25% EC |
Ekalux |
2.0 ml |
Cypermethrin 10% EC |
Jawa, Simper |
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.
