Seed Treatment:
Before sowing seed should be treated with thiram or captan @ 2.5 g/kg of seed. An integrated disease management strategy for white-rust affected areas to control leaf and stag head phases of the rust includes seed treatment with apron 355D at 6 g/kg of seed.
Time of Sowing
The sowing is done when the maximum temperature is around 30 degree. If the temperature is high, sowing could be delayed. The optimum time of sowing in different states is given below.
Before sowing seed should be treated with thiram or captan @ 2.5 g/kg of seed. An integrated disease management strategy for white-rust affected areas to control leaf and stag head phases of the rust includes seed treatment with apron 355D at 6 g/kg of seed.
Time of Sowing
The sowing is done when the maximum temperature is around 30 degree. If the temperature is high, sowing could be delayed. The optimum time of sowing in different states is given below.
Sowing Practices:-
Under dryland conditions, seed should be sown in furrows with ridge seeder for maintaining a perfect crop stand and better conservation of moisture. While sowing, care should be taken that the seed does not come in contact with drilled fertilizer as it affects germination. The seed should be sown 4-5 cm deep, whereas fertilizer should be drilled at 7-10 cm depth. To ensure good germination and early seedling vigour, seed must be soaked in water before sowing. This is best done by covering the seeds with a moist gunny bag or directly with damp earth overnight.
Thinning
Crop should be thinned 15-20 days after sowing to maintain plant-to-plant distance of 10-15 cm.
Under dryland conditions, seed should be sown in furrows with ridge seeder for maintaining a perfect crop stand and better conservation of moisture. While sowing, care should be taken that the seed does not come in contact with drilled fertilizer as it affects germination. The seed should be sown 4-5 cm deep, whereas fertilizer should be drilled at 7-10 cm depth. To ensure good germination and early seedling vigour, seed must be soaked in water before sowing. This is best done by covering the seeds with a moist gunny bag or directly with damp earth overnight.
Thinning
Crop should be thinned 15-20 days after sowing to maintain plant-to-plant distance of 10-15 cm.