Sowing: Prepare the raised bed of 180x90x15cm, for 1acre 10 to 12 beds are required. Nursery should be free from weeds and debris. Line sowing is recommended.
Distance between two row: 8-10 cm (4 fingers) apart,
Distance between seed to seeds :3-4 cm ( 2 fingers),
Seeds are sown in line at 0.5-1.0 cm deep
Transplanting: Transplanting should be done @ 25-30 days after sowing.
Spacing: Row to Row and Plant to Plant - 75 x 45 cm or 90 x 45 cm
Fertilizer dose with timing
Total N:P:K requirement @ 120:60:80 kg per acre.
Dose & Timing:Basal Dose: Apply 50% N and 100% P, K as basal dose during final land preparation.
Top Dressing: 25% N at 30 days after sowing and 25% N at 50 days after sowing.