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#1 Scheme for Tubewell for Agriculture use?

Scheme of construction of Tube wells/Bore Wells (Shallow/ Medium) is available under other intervention of Per Drop More Crop Scheme under PMKSY. In which, 50% of total cost of installation linked to Micro-Irrigation limited to Rs.25000/- per unit only in area which are not categorized under over exploited, critical and Semi-critical zones by Central Ground Water Board for further information Contact Block Agriculture Officer & District Land Conservation department for details.

#2 Procedure of soil sample collection for soil testing?

Scrap away surface litter, the weeds, trash etc. take a uniform core of soil from surface to plough depth 15 cm (6”-9”) by means of soil auger or soil tube or give a V shaped cut upto a depth of 15 cm with spade or khurpa & take 2 cm thick uniform slice of soil. Take soil from 6- 8 random spot in a zigzag pattern in the field, collecting them in a clean container or bucket. Mix well the soil collected from different spots of the field and take ½ kg composite sample as to follows: (I) Divide the soil collected into four parts and again & discard two of them. (II) Mix well the soil of remaining two parts and again divide into four parts of which only two are taken and put this in a plastic bag & then in a cloth bag. Label each composite soil sample with name, address & field no. etc. (III) Take this composite soil sample for testing to District Soil Testing Labs.

#3 Micro nutrient products available in the market for Pumpkin crop?

Use Multi-micronutrients mixture, spray on Pumpkin crop @ 55 g micro mix per acre in 250 litres of water at 30 days crop stage and second spray at 10 days interval.

#4 Varieties of Pumpkin?

Name of variety Source (Name of center developed variety) Kashi Harit ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi Ambili KAU, Vellanikkara Pusa Biswas ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi Arka Chandan (suitable for south India ) ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru Sooraj KAU, Vellanikkara Narendra Agrim NDUA&T, Faizabad Azad Pumpkin-1 CSAUA&T, Kanpur Narendra Amrit NDUA&T, Faizabad Saras KAU, Vellanikkara Narendra Abhooshan (hybrid) NDUA&T, Faizabad Panjab Samrat PAU, Ludhiana

#5 Field preparation practices for Tomato cultivation?

First, prepare a nursery bed to raise the seedlings for transplanting in the field. The raised beds should be 3 meters in length (North - South) and 1 meter in width with 10-15 cm height. Cover the seed with manure mixture (soil : FYM : sand) in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 1 and after seed germination cover the beds with agronet at 1.5 feet height to protect the seedlings from white fly & Jassids. Deep ploughing should be done in the main field followed by cross cultivation with the cultivator. The land needs to be levelled before transplanting the Tomato seedlings.

#6 Hormone application in Pumpkin crop?

For better fruiting in Pumpkin (more female flower initiation) spray Ethrel @ 50 ml per acre with 250 litres of water at 2 true leaf stage.

#7 Management of Fruit drop in Grapes?

It depends on variety. In most of the seedless varieties, there is no problem of fruit drop.

#8 Use of Growth Regulators in Watermelon inter-cultivation?

Use of Growth Regulators: Foliar spray of fruits at lime fruit sized stage with 20 ppm Gibberlic acid (20 mg/litre of water) increases the fruit size and quality. About 250 litre spray solution is required per acre depending upon the crop growth.

#9 Procedure of soil sample collection for soil testing?

#10 Preventive measures to be taken in order to avoid drying of the Oyster Mushroom?

• The entire poly bag should not be removed • Merely small slits (1-2cm) or holes 3-4 Nos, may be made on the poly bag so that mushrooms come out only from these slits. This will maintain the microenvironment and prevent moisture loss. • Gunny bags in 1 or 2 layers may be hung all along the wall of the cropping chamber like curtain and may be always kept wet through dripping pipe on top of the gunny bag all around. • Sand may be spread on the floor and always kept wet. • No direct watering must be done on mushrooms. • If mushrooms are still drying despite the above measures, it could be due to bacterial infection. Such bags may be removed from the cropping room and discarded or made into vermin compost. • No chemical must be sprayed on mushrooms under any circumstances as there is no waiting period in mushrooms and spray of chemicals to control any contamination or infection may lead to health hazards.

#11 Seed treatment of Cowpea?

Cowpea grown for green pods for vegetable purpose in summer season seed must be treated by carbendazi m @2.5 gram/kg of seed while in kharif season seed treatment by captan/thiram @2.5 gram/kg of seed. Ensure certified seed and bacterial-free seed.

#12 Control of Fruit drop in Mango plant?

Mango exhibits maximum fruit drop i.e. 90-99% in the initial 3-4 weeks after fruit set. Cause of fruit drop in mango: 1. Water stress to be avoided during fruit development period. 2. Manures and fertilizers should be given for maintaining nutrition soil. 3. Timely control of insect and pest like mango hopper. 4. Regular irrigation and proper control of pests and diseases during fruit setting and development stages decrease fruit drop to a certain extent. NAA should be applied @ 20 ml per 1000 litre. This dose may vary from 20 to 40 ml per 1000 litre as per conditions of soil, plant and environment or 2,4 D @ 10-15 ppm 1 gram per 100 litre of sprays.

#13 What is the sowing time of Bottle gourd?

Suitable time of Bottle gourd sowing is Feb-March & June-July in North Indian plains, while in hills the best time is April.

#14 What is the optimum sowing time of Bottle gourd?

It is the repetition of Sr. No. 12

#15 Varieties of Drum stick plant?

Open-pollinated varieties of annual drumstick such as PKM-1, PKM-2, Konkan Ruchira, etc. can be grown for better yield & quality.

#16 Sowing time of Okra crop?

Sowing time of Okra in spring season is 15 February - 15 March and in kharif season it is June-July.

#17 Measures to control Coconut nut dropping?

Recommended dose of fertilizers has to be applied in two split doses, one before onset of monsoon and one before start of irrigation season and maintaining proper irrigation schedule is to be adhered. Nut drop @ 5-10% is common in high yielding coconut palms. Recommended dose of fertilizer for coconut is 1 kg urea, 1.5 kg rock phosphate (in acidic soil) or 2 kg super phosphate (in other soils) and 2 kg of muriate of potash (MOP). Or apply 700 g Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), 815 g of Urea and 2 kg of MOP. If immature dropping of nuts persists, apply 50 g Borax per palm once in six months. Nut drop can also occur due to deficiency of Magnesium or zinc. So, get soil testing done before applying of fertilizers.

#18 Information regarding varieties of Chilli?

Yes, these are the varieties of chilli. However, these varieties are quite old and may be replaced by the newer varieties/hybrids like- Arka Lohit, HS-HP-154, Kashi Anmol, PC-7, PC-56, ACS-06-2, Kashi Gaurav, LCA-620, Kashi Abha. Hybrid- BSS-453 , VNR-332 (Rani), HH-41786 , BSS-378 , Arka Harita, VRN Vidya, Kashi Ratna.

#19 Suitable vegetable crops in March month?

Suitable vegetable crops for March month are Cowpea, okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, Ivy gourd, radish, amaranths.

#20 Coconut tree Climber availability?

Coconut palm climber available with Agricultural Machinery & Research Centre, Coimbatore and contact number: 0422-6611204/ 2457576. In addition, Coconut development board website has palm climber persons list on area-wise manner.

#21 Variety of Cauliflower for the Summer season growing?

Early season varieties of cauliflower are Pusa Early Synthetic, Pusa Kartik Sankar, Pusa Meghna, Pusa Deepali, Pusa Katki, Pant Shubhra and Pant Gobhi-3.

#22 Sowing time of Coriander for leaf purpose?

Sowing time of Coriander for leaf purpose in summer season is 15 Feb to 15 March.

#23 Asking about Flower drop in Chilli?

To check fruit drop in Chilli crop spray GA3-10 ppm or NAA @ 20-40 ppm helps in fruit set increase plant height and number of branches.

#24 Tell me about of varieties of Okra?

Kashi Kranti; Kashi Vardan; Kashi Chaman; Kashi Shristi (hybrid); Kashi Lalima; Arka Anamika; Arka Abhay; Punjab Padmini; Hisar Unnat; Varsha Uphar; Parbhani Kranti; Arka Nikitha

#25 Planting time for Papaya?

The time of sowing depends upon the choice of fruiting season and danger of rain or frost. Young plants are sensitive to water logging and frost. The suitable time for raising papaya is during March to April (i.e. day temperature around 30-32oC and night temperature around 20-22oc). The seedlings are ready for transplanting after 30 to 46 days of sowing. In South India, seeds are sown almost round the year from March to September so that the plants are reasonably mature before the onset of winter.

#26 Fruit drop control in Citrus plants?

Use 2,4-D @ 2 gram in 200 litres of water for foliar spray in Citrus plants for 1acre area for effective control of Fruit drop.

#27 Nutrient management in Cucurbitaceae vegetables?

Application of 100 : 50 : 50 kg NPK/ha. Half N and full quantity of P&K applied as basal at the time of sowing and rest N applied 30-45 DAS during earthing.

#28 Regarding Nutrient Management in Apple orchards (15 years and above age).

For 15 year and above age tree apply Urea @ 1500gram/ tree, DAP @ 750 gram/ tree and MOP @ 2500 gram/tree. Apply urea in 3 equal splits, first before 3 weeks of expected bloom 2nd at 3 weeks after fruit set and 3rd in the month of June-July. MOP should be applied in 2 equal splits 1st with first split of urea and 2nd with 2nd dose of urea . Whole DAP should be applied as basal.

#29 Regarding preparation of Horticulture mineral oil (Diesel oil spray) at home for Apple orchard at green tip stage.

Prepare Diesel oil spray by adding 3.5 kg fish oil (potash base) in 100 litres of water, boil the solution and cool down it at room temperature then add 100 litres of diesel oil, at the time of spray in the ratio of 1:10, take 1 litre to stock solution in 10 litre of water + 100 ml Ethion.

#30 Regarding lichen growth on Apple orchard?

Spray the Apple tree trunk with 1 % caustic soda (i.e.,10g in 1 litre of water).

#31 Regarding weed management in Vegetable crops?

Apply Pendimethalin @ 1000 g a.i./ha as pre-emergence (0-2 DAS) in cowpea and in French bean. Imazethapyr @ 100 g a.i./ha as post emergence (20-25 DAS) for effective weed management. Use mulching (organic or plastic).

#32 Regarding seed rate and nutrient management of Okra for Jammu hot plain area.

Recommanded seed rate for Okra : 1kg / kanal , spacing : 45X 30cm. Nutrient management : Apply FYM @ 1000 kg/kanal, Urea @ 7kg /kanal, DAP @ 3kg/kanal and MOP @ 2kg/kanal.

#33 Regarding seasonal vegetables which can be grown in the month of March in the hilly area of Kashmir.

In the month of March mainly Brinjal, Tomato, Potato, French bean, Cabbage, Cauliflower and Capsicum can be grown in the Kashmir region. Also popular cucurbits like Cucumber and bottle gourd.

#34 Regarding nutrient management in Walnut orchards (15 years and above age)?

For 15 year and above age tree apply Urea @ 1565 gram/ tree, DAP @ 435 gram / tree Potash @ 995 gram / tree. Full dose of P and K and ½ dose of N should be applied 2 weeks before expected bloom. Rest ½ quantity of N should be split into 2 equal doses, which should be applied 3 weeks after fruit set and during early July.

#35 Regarding suitable time of Grafting and Budding in Apple trees?

The best time for Grafting is Feb- March and Budding should be done in the month of July-August.

#36 Weed management in Mentha crop ?

Spray Pendimethilene 30% EC @ 1200 ml/acre dissolve in 200 litres of water for controlling of weed in Mentha crop within before transplanting of suckers.

#37 Varieties of Papaya?

Popular varieties of Papaya are - Pant Papita-1, Red lady, Honey dew, Pusa Delicious,Coorg honey dew etc.

#38 Fertilizer/ nutrient management in Brinjal crop ?

For obtaining good yield (400-500 g/ha), FYM should be applied at the rate of 25 tones/ha. In addition, 120-150 kg N, 60-80 kg P and 80-100 kg K2O is applied per hectare. Half quantity of N and full dose of P & K are applied before planting. Rest half quantity of N are applied in two equal splits i.e. 30-35 and 55-60 days after planting.

#39 Summer season varieties of Cauliflower?

Early season varieties of cauliflower are Pusa Early Synthetic, Pusa Kartik Sankar, Pusa Meghna, Pusa Deepali, Pusa Katki, Pant Shubhra and Pant Gobhi-3.

#40 Weed management in Mentha crop?

Spray Pendimethalin 30% EC @ 800-1000 ml/acre in 200 litres of water before transplanting of suckers.

#41 Varieties of Greengram crop?

Varieties of Green gram are Pragya, Malvi, T.A.R.M.-2, Malvi, Janchetna, Pairi moong and H.U.M.-16.

#42 Management of Flower drop in Mango?

The dose of Napthalele Acetic Acid (NAA) mentioned is that of Planofix which is commercial formulation of NAA and contains NAA 4.5% (w/w).

#43 Suitable crop for Zaid season?

Suitable crops for Zaid season are: - Vegetable crops:- Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, watermelon, muskmelon, gwar, okra, cowpea, radish, amaranths, cowpea etc. for pulse, summer moong can be taken.

#44 Control measure of Fruit drops on Citrus plants?

Fruit drop caused by fungal and nutrient deficiencies in Citrus plants, to check Fruit drop, spray NAA 10 ppm (1 gm) or GA3 15 ppm (@1.5 gm) + Urea 1 per cent (1 kg) in 100 litre water, used 200 litres spray solution for acre area

#45 Control measures of Fruit drop on Mango crop?

Application of potassium nitrate (2-4% w/v) and urea (1-2% w/v) is beneficial to control fruit drop in mango depending upon cultivar, age of plant and climatic conditions.

#46 Bacterial wilt disease in Tomato crop?

1. Maintain soil pH to neutral particularly liming is essential in acidic soil. Ensure certified and bacterial inoculum free seed. 3. Adopt crop rotation with cereals and non- host vegetable crops. 4. Seedling root dipping in streprocycline @100-150 ppm solution. 5. Avoid water logging and root injury particularly by nematode. 6. Drenching of streptocycline 150 ppm solution near coller region in root zone followed by copper oxy chloride 0.3% at periodically at initial growth sage of upto 60 days as chemical method OR drenching of Pseudomonas fluorescence talc based formulation @1% as biological method. 7.Use resistant variety available in the region. 8.IDM recommendations comprising of FYM @30kg/ha + green manuring + soil application of PGPR @5 kg/ha + PGPR root dipping @1% + liming @25 q/ha +Kranaj cake @10 q/ha + spent compost @10 q/ha found effective against bacterial wilt of tomato under Ranchi climatic conditions.

#47 Crops suitable for growing in Zaid season?

#48 Wilt problem in Chilli?

Apply Copper Oxychloride 50% WP @ 3 gm/1 litre of water.

#49 What is the spray schedule at green tip stage in Apple?

Spray TSO @ 3 litres per 200 litres of water in Apple tree at green tip stage.

#50 What should be the spray schedule at Pink Bud stage in Apple?

Spray combi product of Bavistin+ Mancozeb @ 500 gm or Difenoconazole @ 30 ml per 200 litres of water & after 2-3 days spray Chlorpyriphos @ 400 ml or Thiacloprid 21.7% SC @ 100 ml per 200 litre of water.

#51 What is the recommended spray for Fruit set in Apple?

Spray Biozyme @ 2.5 ml per litre of water two times; 1st at bud burst stage and 2nd after Petal fall.

#52 Plant to plant spacing in Cucumber?

Maintain proper spacing between lines is 125-250 cm and plant to plant spacing is kept 50-75 cm in Cucumber.

#53 What is the spacing in French Bean?

Spacing in French Bean should be kept 45 x 15 cm (for dwarf variety) & 90 x 15 cm for local varieties. 15-20 cm and 90-25 cm for pole type variety.

#54 Improved varieties of Brinjal?

Kashi Sandesh, Kashi Taru, Kashi Komal, Kashi Prakash, Arka Anand, Pusa Purple Long, Pusa Purple Cluster, Pusa Kranti, Punjab Barsati, Manjri Gota, Vaishali, Arka Navneet, Arka Sheel, Arka Kusmukar, Arka Nidhi, Arka Keshav, Arka Neelkanth, Pusa Ankur, Pant Samrat, Pant Rituraj, Azad Kranti, Punjab Barsati, Punjab Neelum. Other varieties popular among farmers are: Long-fruit type: Punjab Sadabahar, Hisar Jamuni Round fruit type: Kashi Uttam (BR-14), PR-5, Type-3, KS-224, Hisar Shymal, Punjab Bahar, Aruna, Anuradha, Pragati Green fruited Brinjal: Ramnagar Giant, Rajendra Baigan, Green Long, Phule Harit White fruited type: Kashi Himani

#55 Provide information about varieties of Capsicum?

Yolo Wonder, California Wonder (IARI, New Delhi); Arka Basant, Arka Mohini (IIHR, Bangalore); Nishat-1 (Capsicum Selection-2) (SKUAS&T, Srinagar), VL Shimla Mirch-2 (VPKAS, Almora), Pusa Deepti (KT-1) (IARI, Katrain) are recommended varieties and Shalimar Capsicum Hybrid-1 (SKUAST-Kashmir), Shalimar), Shalimar Capsicum Hybrid-2 (SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar) are recommended hybrids of Capsicum developed by the respective institutions.

#56 How to make Sonth from Ginger?

Take fresh Ginger roots in a bowl and soak it in water for 3 to 4 minutes and wash gently under running water to remove the dirt completely. After that remove outer shell with the help of sharp wooden knife (don't use a metal knife ) after that place ginger under sunlight for drying. After that process, dried Ginger should be given a quick dip in lime water for 4-6 hours and then dry it in sunlight and repeat this process for 2-3 times so that colour of Sonth appears to be white.

#57 How to eradicate Rhinoceros beetle in Coconut?

Place two perforated sachets containing chlorantraniliprole 0.4% (5 g) or fipronil (3 g) or one botanical cake developed by ICAR-CPCRI (2 g) during monsoon phase. During dry period, 100 ml of water may be poured over the sachet for effective release of pesticide. Alternatively, the top most coconut leaf axils may be filled with powdered neem cake/ marotti cake / pongamia cake @ 250 g/palm + fine sand (250 g) per palm during pre and post monsoon months (May, September, December) as a prophylactic measure. Fill the innermost two leaf axils with 12 g of naphthalene balls covered with sand at 45 days interval.

#58 Procedure of soil sample collection for soil testing?

#59 Scheme for Tubewell for Agriculture use?