Introduction | Varieties | Soil Requirement | Seed Sowing
Nutrient management | Water management | Weed management | Insect pests and Diseases management
harvesting and post harvest management | Miscellaneous |
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WATER MANAGEMENT
Irrigation
First irrigation is very important and should be given one week after the seedling. Afterwards, field should be irrigated at an interval of 15-20 days depending upon weather conditions.
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Yield
The first cutting is obtained usually 60 days after sowing and subsequent cutting at the interval of 25 to 30 days. In the mid-hill zone during winter, interval between cutting is about 50 to 60 days. In all, 5 to 6 cuttings may be obtained. On an average, nearly 550 qunitals of green fodder per hectare may be obtained.
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Seed production
The final cutting should not be taken later than the end of February if crop is to be left for seed purpose. Kasni and other weeds should be eradicated. Irrigate frequently during the formation and ripening of seeds. On an average, 2.5. qunitals seed may be obtained per hectare.
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Package of Practice
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Introduction | Varieties | Soil Requirement | Seed Sowing
Nutrient management | Water management | Weed management | Insect pests and Diseases management
harvesting and post harvest management | Miscellaneous |