- 18-20 kg/acre seeds are used for leafy crop.
- 10-12 kg/acre seeds are used for crop production.
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Control of leaf miner in cowpea
- Maggots are feeding the leaves in a zigzag shape.
- The infestation of this fly can easily be recognized by the presence of shiny whitish streaks on the leaves against the green background.
- The flowering and fruiting capacity of in infested plants is adversely affected.
- Spraying of systemic insecticide like Deltamethrin 2.8% EC @ 200 ml/acre or Triazophos 40% EC @ 350-500 ml/acre.
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- Cowpea is a warm season crop and can be grown in all tropical and subtropical areas.
- Grain types and dual purpose types are tolerant to hardy conditions including high temperature, and poor soil.
- The climbing yard long bean prefers mild climate than grain types.
- Performance of varieties varies with day length, rainfall and temperature hence specific varieties are to be selected for each season.
- Cowpea grows well between 21 to 35 oC temperature.
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ShareControl of aphid in muskmelon
- The affected plants have to be uprooted and destroyed to prevent the spread of the disease.
- For effective control of aphid fortnightly spray of acephate 75% SP @ 300-400 gm/acre or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml/acre or acetamiprid 20% SP @ 150-200 gm/ acre.
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- Then caterpillars bore into the pods and feed on the seeds.
- If flowers and pods are not available, larva feeds on foliage.
- Application of deep plowing and clean cultivation to expose the resting pupae and crop rotation reduce the pest population.
- Use tolerant/resistant varieties.
- Fix 3 feet sticks in the field @10/ha as bird parches to attract predatory birds
- Spray chlorpyrifos 20% EC 450 ml/ acre or indoxacarb 14.5% SC @ 160-200 ml/ acre.
- Spray solution of emamectin benzoate 5% SG@ 100 gm/acre.
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ShareControl of White fly in bottle gourd
- Nymphs are oval, scale-like and greenish-white in colour.
- Adults are 1 mm long, covered completely with a white waxy bloom.
- Nymphs and adults suck the cell sap from the leaves.
- The affected leaves curl and dry.
- The affected plants show stunted growth.
- Whiteflies are also responsible for transmitting yellow vein mosaic virus or leaf curl disease.
- Soil application of Carbofuran 3% GR 8 kg/acre at the time of sowing.
- Spray Dimethoate 30% EC @ 250 gram/acre at fortnightly interval.
- Pesticide spraying should be changed at every 15 days interval.
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ShareControl of pod borer in moong
- Due to larvae being mature, they cause extensive damage by eating pods from inside.
- After infection by the pod borer larvae, the pod is desiccated and dried in an early stage.
- Before sowing, make deep plowing of the field and destroy insects eggs and cocoons in the soil.
- Selection the short duration varieties of moong for sowing.
- Maintain a certain distance between moong plants.
- Spray Chlorpyrifos 20% EC 450 ml/ acre or Indoxacarb 14.5% SC@ 160-200 ml/ acre.
- Spray solution of Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG@ 100 gm/acre.
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ShareMethod of sowing in okra
- The okra is sown on the flat soil or the ridge, if the soil is heavy then it should be sown on the ridge.
- Hybrid varieties of okra are applied on a distance of 75 x 30 cm or 60 x 45 cm.
- Irrigation is beneficial for 3-4 days before sowing the okra.
- The seeds sprout in about 4-5 days.
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ShareControl of thrips in moong
- Plants infected with thrips develop spotted appearance on leaves which turn pale-white blotches due to drainage of sap. Due to thrips attack reduces production.
- For effective control spray profenofos 50% EC 400 ml/acre or fipronil 5% SC 400 ml/acre or thiamethoxam 25% SG 200 gm/acre after every 10 days interval.
- Spray neem seed kernal extract (NSKE) 5% or triazophos @ 350 ml/acre.
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ShareSoil and Climate for coriander
- Well-drained silt or loam soil are suited for cultivation.
- For rainfed cultivation, soil should be clay in nature and the pH should be 6-8.
- Coriander performs well at a temperature range of 20-25oC.
- Cool and comparatively dry and frost-free climate is suitable for coriander.
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