Recommended States For Cultivation Under Normal Agro Climatic Conditions In:

Seed Rate/ Sowing method- line sowing with row to row and plant to plant distance/ direct sowing

• Seed Rate: 40-50 g per acre.
• Sowing: Prepare the raised bed of 180x90x15cm, for 1acre 10 to 12 beds are required.
• Nursery should be free from weeds and debris. Line sowing is recommended.
• Distance between two row: 8-10 cm (4 fingers) apart,
• Distance between seed to seeds : 3-4 cm ( 2 fingers),
• Seeds are sown in line at 0.5-1.0 cm deep
• Transplanting: Transplanting should be done @ 21-25 days after sowing.
• Spacing:Row to Row and Plant to Plant - 120 x 60

Fertilizer dose with timing

• Total N:P:K requirement @ 100:150:150 kg per acre.
• Dose & Timing:
• Basal Dose::Apply 33% N and 50% P, K as basal dose during final land preparation.
• Top Dressing:33% N and remaining P, K at 30 days after transplanting and 34% N at 50 days after transplanting.