Soil: Well drained black to medium clay loamy soil is suitable. Sowing Time: As per the regional practices and timings. Optimum Temp.For Germination: 25 - 300C Transplanting: 30-35 days after sowing. Spacing: Row to Row : 75-90 cm, Plant to Plant : 45-60 cm. Seed Rate: 80 - 100 gm / acre Preparation Of Main Field: ● Deep ploughing and harrowing. ● Apply 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. ● Irrigate the field one day before transplanting. ● Transplanting should be done late afternoon. After complete transplanting light irrigation should be given for better and quick establishment.
Chemical Fertilizer : Fertilizer Requirement Varies With Soil Fertility
First dose 10 - 12 days after transplanting : 30: 50 : 30 NPK kg / acre Second dose 20 - 25 days after first application : 25: 50 : 25 NPK kg / acre Third dose 20 - 25 days after second application : 25: 00 : 25 NPK kg / acre At the time of Flowering : Sulphur (Bensulf)10 kg / acre Spray Calcium nitrate (1%solution ) at the time of flowering (increases fruit - set) . Spary Urea & Soluble K (1%solution each ) at 15 days interval in harvesting time (increases no. of pickings). After 15 days of first picking add NP & K as and when required : 20:00:30 NPK kg / acre
SOWING SEASON
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