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Land Preparation in Castor seeds farming

Land preparation for castor seed farming involves more than just ploughing and harrowing.  Here's a breakdown of the key activities:  ðŸ‘‰ Ploughing and Harrowing:     These are fundamental steps to loosen the soil, break up clods, and create a suitable seedbed.  ðŸ‘‰Weed Removal:     It's crucial to eliminate existing weeds to prevent competition for nutrients and water.  ðŸ‘‰Soil Enrichment:    Adding organic matter, such as compost or manure, improves soil fertility and structure.  Soil testing and the application of necessary fertilizers may also be required.  ðŸ‘‰Leveling and Bedding:     Leveling the land ensures even water distribution. Forming ridges and furrows can aid in drainage and irrigation.  ðŸ‘‰Preparation for Sowing:     Creating a pulverized seed bed, that is loose, and friable.  ðŸ‘‰ Drainage considerations:     Because Castor plants do not like water logged soils, ensu...
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Types of weeds that attack castor crops and their remedies.

These are the types of weeds that attack castor crops and their remedies: Types of Weeds:  * Broadleaf Weeds:    * Amaranthus viridis    * Boerhaavia diffusa    * Celosia argentena    * Portulaca oleracea    * Trianthema portulacastrum    * Digera arvensis    * Corchorus olitorius    * Cyanotis cucullata    * Cleome viscosa    * Commelina bengalensis    * Croton sparsiflorus    * Parthenium hysterophorus  * Grasses:    * Chloris barbata    * Cynodon dactylon    * Dactyloctenium aegyptium    * Bracharia reptens    * Panicum flavidum  * Sedges:    * Cyperus rotundus    * Cyperus esculentus Remedies :  & Cultural Practices:    * Intercultivation: Using tractor or bullock-drawn blade harrows, especially 20 to 60 days after seeding, is effective.    * Manual Wee...
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Some Agronomic practice for castor seeds farming 1

1. Preparation of the field       Plough two-three times with country or mould board plough. 2. Application of Organic Manures       Spread 12.5 t/ha of FYM or compost evenly on the main field before last ploughing and incorporate in to soil by working a country plough. Apply 30 kg sulphur/ ha through gypsum at the time of last ploughing for higher castor yield. NOTE: Do not leave FYM or compost exposed to sunlight as nutrients will be lost. 3. SEED RATE       Adopt a seed rate of 10 kg/ha for varieties and 5 kg/ha for hybrid. 4. SPACING  Adopt the following spacing.   Rainfed situation Irrigated situation Varieties 90 cm x 60 cm 90 cm x 90 cm Hybrids 120 cm x 90 cm 150 cm x 120 cm In irrigated conditions, for clay soils wider spacing of 150 x 150 cm can also be adopted. For TMV 5 short duration variety 60 x 30 cm may be adopted. 5. APPLICATION OF FERTILIZERS Apply NPK fertilizers basally as per soil te...
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