Mustard cultivation methods: Keep these things in mind after sowing mustard

Mustard cultivation: The Rabi crop has to be sown now that the Kharif crop has been harvested. The primary crop in Rabi, which farmers are planting in significant quantities, is mustard. However, in order to prevent crop loss, farmers need take certain steps right once after planting. Tell us when and how to plant mustard and what to look for during the first watering.

According to Dr. J.B. Singh, an agricultural expert at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Sultanpur, who spoke with media, mustard seeding really begins in September. However, mustard is seeded in the months of October and November in the Awadh area, which includes Sultanpur. The end of September and the months of October through November are the best times to plant mustard if you also want strong output. in order for mustard plants to begin growing before it becomes too chilly. Aside from this, sandy loam soil works well and temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius are said to be ideal for increased output.

This is how you prepare the field

According to the agricultural expert, mustard must be sown in friable soil. Thus, a cultivator should be used to plow the land thoroughly after the Kharif crop is harvested. Following this, using a local plow for plowing is seen to be advantageous. In order to keep the fields wet, we should plow. However, when it comes to pests, termites, spotted bugs, and other pests are more common in mustard fields. Quinalphos 1.5 percent powder should be sprinkled in the field at a rate of 25 kg per hectare during the final plowing to manage it. In addition, before the last plowing, 50 kg of vermiculture or rotting cow dung manure should be combined.

Avoid doing this task

To prevent bias in the plants, we should avoid certain things after planting mustard. For example, the first watering of the mustard field should only be done 35 to 40 days after sowing, and the second irrigation should only be done after the grain has formed.