The problem of leaf-eating caterpillars in Kharif onion crop and its control measures

01/10/2022Posted on

About 50 percent loss has been observed in the crop from leaf-eating caterpillars (Spodoptera), the young larvae, after hatching from eggs, scrape the surface and eat from the outside. And as the larval stage progresses. Feeding on leaves, make irregular holes and in case of severe infestation, eat the leaves completely.

  • For biological control, take spray of bave curb (Bavaria bassiana 5% WP) @ 500 gm/acre @ 150 -200 liters of water.

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Nutrient management in Kharif onion crop at 40-45 days of transplanting

14/09/2022Posted on

In onion crops, apart from the main nutrients, micronutrients are also required for plant growth as well as for tuber development. It also increases immunity against  pests and diseases. Due to lack of these nutrients in the soil, it starts showing symptoms of its deficiency on the crop.

Nutrient Management – For good growth and development as well as increase Bulb size in onion crop, Use Urea @ 30 kg + Agromin (Zinc 5% + Iron 2% + Manganese 1% + Boron 1% + Copper = 0.5%) @ 5 kg + coromandel Zinc Sulphate @ 5 kg per acre.

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