Yellowing in onion and garlic crop is a burning problem

At present, the problem of yellowing onion and garlic is very much visible, due to which the growth and development of the crop are getting affected a lot.
There can be more than one reason for the yellowing of the crop. For example, there can be any reason for the infestation of aphids or other pests in the crop, fungal diseases, excess water, lack of nitrogen fertilizers or nutrients.
Due to which the symptoms of yellowing/drying of leaves start appearing in the crop. For this following measures can be taken –
If adequate fertilizers have not been given earlier, then urea must be given after irrigation in the crop.
If waterlogging is visible, then drain out the excess water.
If it is caused by fungus, use Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gm or Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP @ 300 gm/acre.
If it is due to insects, use Profenofos 40 % + Cypermethrin 4% EC@ 400 ml or Fipronil 40 % + Imidacloprid 40 % WG@ 80 gm/acre.
If it is because of nutritional problems, use Seaweed extract @ 400 ml or Humic acid @ 100 gm/acre.

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At present, the problem of yellowing onion and garlic is very much visible, due to which the growth and development of the crop are getting affected a lot.

There can be more than one reason for the yellowing of the crop. For example, there can be any reason for the infestation of aphids or other pests in the crop, fungal diseases, excess water, lack of nitrogen fertilizers or nutrients.

Due to which the symptoms of yellowing/drying of leaves start appearing in the crop. For this following measures can be taken –

If adequate fertilizers have not been given earlier, then urea must be given after irrigation in the crop.

If waterlogging is visible, then drain out the excess water.

If it is caused by fungus, use Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gm or Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP @ 300 gm/acre.

If it is due to insects, use Profenofos 40 % + Cypermethrin 4% EC@ 400 ml or Fipronil 40 % + Imidacloprid 40 % WG@ 80 gm/acre.

If it is because of nutritional problems, use Seaweed extract @ 400 ml or Humic acid @ 100 gm/acre.

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