Suitability of the variety for the Area Agro Climatic Zone
All India
Selection of the field/land preparation practices
Field should be well prepared free from weeds and well drainage facility. 1-2 deep ploughing, Soil should be exposed to sunlight, 3 to 4 rounds of harrows to reach fine tilt.
Seed Treatment-rate of timing/ chemical
Seeds are treated with Carbendazim 2g + Thiram 2g per Kg of seeds.
Sowing Time
Rabi (Winter)
Seed Rate/ Sowing method- line sowing with row to row and plant to plant distance/ direct sowing
Seed Rate: 400g to 500g per acre.
Sowing: Direct in main field
Spacing- Row to Row and Plant to Plant - 30 x 15 cm or 40 x 10 cm
Fertilizer dose with timing
Total N:P:K requirement @ 50:50:50 kg per acre.
Dose & Timing:
Basal Dose: Apply entire P and K as basal dose + 50% N
Top Dressing: 50% N at 20 days after sowing.
Weed Control- Chemicals with doses and timing
Timely weed removal is very important, need based hand weeding can be done to ensure healthy crop.
Diseases & Pest control- Chemicals with doses and timing
For effective crop control apply fungicide as per recommendation from the Department of Agriculture (plant protection) to control Damping off. Apply insecticide for the control of leaf eating cater-pillars.
Irrigation Schedule
Irrigation Frequency Depends upon -
In general, radish heads less irrigation. In heavy soils, light irrigation is suggested. It is important to have optimum moisture during harvesting.
Harvesting
Maturing by 55-60 days after sowing- depending on season I climate. 2-3 rounds, radish harvesting is completed.
Maturing by 55-60 days after sowing- depending on season I climate. 2-3 rounds, radish harvesting is completed.
Expected Yield of the variety
Average yield: 5-7 MT/acre ( depending on season and cultural practice)
