| Soil Fertility: |
i) Apply NPK fertilizer by continuos drilling uniformly to cover all the furrows in the entire field.
ii) Cover fertilizer with uniform thin sheet layer of soil.
iii) Use organic or inorganic fertilizer when the crop is 60-70 days |
| Climate: |
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| Lad preparation: |
i) Avoid stony, rocky and water logged areas
ii) Clear the bushes. |
| Planting materials: |
Aquire seed from certified seed sources |
| Preparation of planting materials: |
i) Sorting and grading (seed size 30-45cm diameter).
ii) Handle seed carefully to avoid damage
iii) Select seed with well-sprouted eyes |
| Other soil treatments: |
i) Weed at least 3 times during the growing season
ii) Do earthing & hilling everytime you weed
iii) monitor the field regulary |
| When to plant: |
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| Spacing: |
75cm between furrows, 30cm between holes and at a depth of 30-45cm |