Disease management
Broadcasting or drill sowing: This method is in practice in
Northern Districts of Karnataka State. This is not a good practice since
the yields obtained in this method are comparatively low.
i) Broadcasting: After the land is ready incorporate the entire quantity of
farmyard manure and fertilizers into the soil. Prepare small plots of
120x120cm (4x4ft) and broadcast seeds thinly. Thin out the seedlings after
four weeks, retaining one seedling at 7.5cm apart.
ii) Drill sowing: After the land is ready apply the entire quantity of
farmyard manure and fertilizers and mix them well in the soil. Drill the
seeds cross-wise in both directions giving a spacing of 25 to 30cm.