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 - 300C 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 tones per acre followed by harrowing to mix in the soil thoroughly. ● Open the ridges and furrowsat 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 establishmen
Chemical Fertilizer : Fertilizer Requirement 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
SOWING SEASON
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