Control of Collar rot in chilli

20/09/2019Posted on
  • Destroy of the debris of diseased plants.
  • Crop rotation and ensure good drainage.
  • Sowing of seeds on raised nursery beds.
  • Treating seeds with Carbendazim 12%+ Mancozeb 64% @ 3gm/ kg seeds before sowing.
  • Soil drenching with Carbendazim 50% @ 300 gm/acre or Metalaxyl 8%+Mancozeb 64% @ 500 gm/acrer.

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Symptoms of Collar rot in chilli

20/09/2019Posted on
  • The lower portion of the stem is affected by the soil-borne inoculum.
  • Decortication is the main symptom.
  • Exposure and necrosis of underlying tissues may lead to the collapse of the plant.
  • Near the ground surface on the stem may be seen the mycelia.
  • Lack of plant vigor accumulation of water around the stem and mechanical injuries helps in the development of this disease.

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How to increase flowering and fruiting in chilli crop

19/09/2019Posted on
  • The flowering stage is most important for any crop.
  • Flower drop is a common problem in chilli. 
  • Flowering plays a vital role in the production of chilli.
  • We can get good flowering and to save flower drop as well as takes high yield through given products.
  • Spray Homobrassinolide 0.04% w/w 100-120 ml/acre. or  Hoshi 250 gm/acre
  • Apply seaweed extract 180-200 ml/acre.
  • Use multi-micro nutrients 300 gm/acre.

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Control of Mites in Chilli

31/08/2019Posted on

Control of Mites in Chilli:-

  • The tiny spider like insects are found large in numbers and the underside of leaves are covered with fine webs.
  • Nymphs and adults suck sap from leaves.Affected leaves curl downward along the margins of the leaf and attain an inverted boat shape.
  • Leaf petioles elongated and small leaves serrated and looks like bunchy.
  • Leaves turn into dark grey in colour, reduce leaf sheath and stops flowering.
  • In severe cases, fruit wall becomes hard and white strips appears on the fruit.

Control:-

  • Acaricides like Sulphur 80% WP@ 3 Gm per litre of water gives effective control of mites.
  • Twice spraying of Propargite 57% EC @ 400 ml/Acre in 7 days interval helps in controlling the pest in initial stage .
  • Collection and burning of severely infested plant parts reduces further multiplication of mites.
  • Proper irrigation and clean cultivation are essential to control the pest population.

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Aphids Attack in Chilli Crop

31/08/2019Posted on

Aphids Attack in Chilli Crop:-

  • Nymphs and adults are both soft bodied pear shaped, blackish in colour.
  • Appear on the tender shoots, leaves and on the lower surface of the leaves.
  • Suck the sap and reduce the vigor of the plant.
  • Secrete sweet substances which attract ants and develop sooty mold.

Control:-Spray the crop with Following insecticides at 15-20 days interval till the end of aphid population checked.

  1. Profenofos 50% EC @ 50 ml/ Pump.
  2. Acetamiprid 20 SP @ 10 gm/Pump.
  3. Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 7 ml/pump.
  4. Fipronil 5% SC @ 40 ml/Pump.

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Management of Fruit borer in chilli

23/08/2019Posted on
  • For control of adult pests, use pheromone trap @ 3-4/acre.
  • First spray Profenofos 50% E.C. @ 300 ml/acre + Chlorpyrifos 20% EC@ 500 ml/acre.
  • Second Spray Profenofos 50% EC @ 300 ml/acre  + Imamatin benzoate 5% SG @ 80-100 gm/acre or Profenofos  300 ml/acre + Flonicamid 50% WG @ 100 gm/acre.
  • Third spray imacactin benzoate 5% SG @ 80-100 gm/acre + fenpropathrin 10% EC @ 250-300 ml/acre. 
  • Fourth spray Chlorantraniliprole 9.3% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.6% ZC @ 100 ml/acre or thiodicarb 75% wp @ 250 grams/acre.
  • Spray the Beauveria bassiana @ 1 liter or kg/acre as a biological treatment

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Symptoms of damage “Chilli Fruit Borer”

23/08/2019Posted on
  • A circular hole is noticed at the base of the pedicel. The premature dropping of flowers and pods. The fruit turns to white color.
  • Mainly borer larvae have grown up into the fruits.
  • Early instar larvae by making a circular hole feed on young pod and flower buds. The larvae usually feed the seeds in mature fruit.
  • At the time of feeding the larvae head inside the pod and rest of the body outside from fruits.
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Fertigation for good quality fruit of chilli at the time of 45-80 days after transplanting

21/08/2019Posted on
  • Potash mobilizing bacteria and Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria @ 250 ml/acre.
  • 13:00:45 – 1 kg per day per acre.
  • 00:52:34 – 1.2 kg per day per acre.
  • Urea – 500 gm per day per acre.
  • Sulphur 90 % WDG – 200 gm per day per acre.
  • Calcium – 5 kg per day per acre ( one time only ).

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Problems and solutions of sucking pest in chilli:-

05/07/2019Posted on

Sucking pests like aphids, jassids, and thrips are the main problem of chilli crop. These pests damage by sucking plant sap from the green part of the plant so the leaves are wrinkled and premature defoliation. Infections of sucking pests can increase the likelihood of fungal and viral diseases.

Therefore, timely control of these insects is necessary: –

  • Spray of Profenophos 50% EC @ 400 ml/acre. OR
  • Spray of Acephate 75% SP @ 250 gm/acre. OR
  • Spray of Lambda-cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200-250 ml/acre. OR
  • Spray of Fipronil 5% SC @ 300-350 ml/acre should be done. For More Information, Please call on toll-free no. 1800-315-7566.

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Transplanting Precautions in Chilli

29/06/2019Posted on
  • Transplanting of chili is done from July to September.
  • The month of August is best for transplanting of Chilli, then the month of September is good.
  • 5-7 Days before Transplanting, spray tebuconazole 25.9 % @ 1-1.5 gm per liter.
  • Before transplanting, Dip seedling roots in Mycorrhiza solution ( 100 gm of mycorrhiza with 10 ltr of water ).
  • Maintain plant spacing (60 x 45 cm) 
  • if we find some harmful insects at the time of field preparation then apply Carbofuran 3G @ 8 kg/acre.
  • if we have experience of wilting of plants, then apply Trichoderma viridae @ 4 kg/acre.

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