Sunday, June 19, 2011

seed rate of Dhaincha(green manure crop)

Dhaincha is a quick growing succulent green manure crop, which can be incorporated at about 8 to 10 weeks after sowing when the crop is at flowering stage. This crop adapts to varying conditions of soil and climate. It can be grown even under adverse conditions of drought, waterlogging, salinity etc.

Recommended seed rate is 20 to 25 kg per ha. The green matter yield is 10-20 tonnes per ha. Quantity of nitrogen fixed
is 75 to 80 kg per ha. Decomposition of crop depends upon the rainfall after the burring of crop and Depth of burring. It is recommended to burry the crop deeper in light soil than in heavy soil.

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