Sunday, June 19, 2011

DHAINCHA (Sesbania aculeata) green manure crop

Season: 
Grown in all seasons when sufficient moisture is available
Sowing during March – April is best for seed production

Soil:

Grown in all soil conditions

Seed rate:

Green manure: 50 kg/ha
Seed purpose 20 kg/ha
Seed treatment
Mix seeds with specific rhizobium strain @ 5 pkts /ha

Spacing:

Broadcasted,
For seed purpose adopt 45 x 20 cm

Irrigation:

Once in 15 – 20 days

Harvest:

Incorporate the green matter within 45-60 DAS & collect seeds from 100 DAS

Yield

Green biomass – 25 t/ha
Seed – 500-600 kg/ha

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