Important varieties of Okra planted in Rabi season

25/10/2021Posted on
Important varieties of Okra planted in Rabi season

Following are the main varieties of okra and their properties planted in rabi season in Madhya Pradesh

  • Golden Mona 002: – Small internode, 2 to 4 branches, first harvest 45 – 51 days after sowing, fruit weight 12 to 15 g, dark green soft fruit with good shelf life, resistant to leaf curl virus and yellow vein mosaic virus. 

  • Golden Radhika:- Medium plant, 2 to 4 branches, first harvesting 45-50 days after sowing, fruit weight 12 to 15 grams, dark green soft fruits.

  • Golden Venus Plus: Medium tall, short internodes, 2 to 4 branches, first harvest 45 – 47 days after sowing, fruit weight 12 to 14 gm, dark green colour with good shelf life, resistance to leaf curl virus and yellow vein mosaic virus. 

  • Hyveg Sona: – 2 to 4 branches, first harvest 45 – 48 days after sowing, fruit size 12 to 16 cm, fruit weight 12.5 to 25 gm, dark green fruits, resistant to leaf curl virus.

  • Kumar Bio Seeds KOH 339:- Small internodes, 2 to 4 branches, first harvest 45-51 days after sowing, fruit weight 12 to 15 gm, dark green soft fruits with good shelf life, resistance to leaf curl virus and yellow vein mosaic virus. 

  • Mahyco NO-10: Small internode, 2 to 4 branches, first harvest 47 – 49 days after sowing, fruit weight 12 to 15 gm, dark green fruit, with glossy dark green texture and natural softness, high yielding, the crop produced is best suited for both fresh and export market.

  • Nunhems Singham: – 2 to 4 branches, first harvest 45 – 48 days after sowing, fruit size 12 to 16 cm, fruit weight 12.5 to 25 g, attractive dark green fruits, high yielding variety.

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Due to heavy snowfall and rain, the temperature will decrease

25/10/2021Posted on
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There has been heavy snowfall over the mountains and the Western Disturbance will now move forward. Icy winds will blow from the north, due to which the night temperatures will start falling in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, North Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Heavy rain activities will continue over many states.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Mites control in garlic crop

24/10/2021Posted on
Mites control in garlic crop

  • Mites are small and red in colour, which is found in large quantities on the tender crop parts such as leaves.

  • Webs are visible on the mite-infested plant. This pest attacks the soft parts of the plant by sucking the sap and eventually killing the plant.

  • The following products are used to control mites in garlic crops.

  •  PROPARGITE 57% EC @ 400 ml / acre or SPIROMESIFEN 22.9% SC @ 200 ml / acre or ABAMECTIN 1.9 % EC @ 150 ml / acre.

  •  As a biological treatment, use METARHIZIUM ANISOPLIAE @ 1 kg / acre.

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Even after the departure of monsoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain in many states

24/10/2021Posted on
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Monsoon has departed from North West Central and East India but the new Western Disturbance will give heavy snowfall over the mountains and rain in some states of North India. Parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will be affected. Chance of heavy rain at the moment.

Source: Skymet Weather

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Increase in government subsidy on fertilizers, farmers will benefit

23/10/2021Posted on
Increase in government subsidy on fertilizers

Recently, there was relief news for the farmers from the central government. The central government has increased the subsidy limit for fertilizers. The government has now decided to give an additional subsidy of Rs 28,000 crore on fertilizers. This information has come from the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya.

The Union Minister informed that the subsidy of urea fertilizer has been increased from Rs 1500 per bag to Rs 2000. The subsidy per bag of NPK compost has been increased from Rs 900 to Rs 1015. Subsidy of Rs 60 has been increased on SSP fertilizers.

Source: Radiopitara

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