Author: Sewa Bharati

For efficient harvesting of crops, adequate moisture should be present in soil and crop should not be overripe. The tractor- mounted groundnut-digger shaker developed at the Punjab Agricultural University may be used for quick harvesting. Harvested plants are stacked for a few days for drying and stripped afterwards. After curing, collect the crop at one…

Add micronutrients to your crop- Secondary nutrients and micronutrients are usually added after a soil test or after the detection of a deficiency in your crop. Boron, iron, zinc, manganese and calcium are the most common compliments. The addition can be done as a side dressing at the base of the plant, or as a…

Irrigate crop during this critical growth phase- Monitor your field for disease and insect/pest incidences- Jassids: Empoasca kerri Symptoms of damage: Identification of the pest: Management: White grubs: Holotrichia consanguinea, Holotrichia serrata Symptoms of damage: Identification of the pest: Management: Rust:  Pustules appear first on the lower surface of leaf. They may be formed on all aerial…

Weed control Weed control during first 45 days of growth period is essential for good yield. The most critical period is 3-6 weeks after sowing of crop. The average yield loss due to weed is about 30% whereas under poor management yield loss by weed may be 60%., therefore carryout mechanical or chemical weed control…

Method of sowing–  Seeds are sown with the help of a seed drill or a dibbler.  Seeds Rate-  For sowing, use a seed rate of 38-40 kg/acre. Sowing Depth- Healthy and well developed pods should be hand shelled with a suitable groundnut sheer about fortnight before sowing. Pods are sown with help of seed drill…