Hand weeding: To control the weeds, two hand weeding was done on 20 and 35 DAP.
Plant protection:
1. To control the fungal disease, he sprayed Avatar 40g/tank and Nimbicidine 20ml/tank through power sprayer at 25 DAP.
2. To control the thrips, he sprayed fipronil @ 20 ml/tank and Nimbicidine @ 10 ml/tank by using power sprayer at 45 DAP.
Harvest and yield: Harvesting is done by pulling out of plants when tops are found drooping but still green. Yield: 9240kg/2 acre.
Note:
Folchel: Chelated nutrients. It contains zinc, boron, copper, manganese and iron.
Microjet F23: Same as folchel
Caljet: It contains calcium, magnesium, sulphur and amino acids.
Organixx pro: Amino acid spray. It contains humic acid 1% derived from plant extract.
Fortress+: Liquid silica based micronutrient.
Lihocin: Plant growth regulator
Benefit-cost ratio:
Total cost of cultivation (2 acres): Rs. 78,000/-
Gross return (2 acres): Rs: 2,77,200/-
Net return (2 acres): Rs. 1,99,200/-
Benefit-Cost Ratio = Gross Returns (Rs. ha-1) / Total Cost of Cultivation (Rs. ha-1)
= Rs. 2,77,200/78,000
= 3.55
