GRAIN CROPS

RICE
To exploit the yield potential of the existing rice varieties efficient management and adoption of
appropriate technology is essential. To achieve this objective of harvesting high yield and judicious use
of inputs, following improved practices are recommended:Climatic Requirement: Rice is basically a crop of humid tropics, but it varies widely in physiological
adaptability, hence grown successfully both in tropical and temperate conditions upto an altitude of
about 2250m above sea level. It is normally grown where rainfall during the crop season is around 650
mm or more. Under sub-tropical conditions of Jammu division, it is grown during Kharif season where
the temperature at sowing is higher (300-350 C ) and slowly declines until maturity. Temperature beyond
300C with high light intensity affects fertilization and grain filling. Moderately high temperature is
congenial for vegetative growth, whereas the blossoming stage benefits from slightly lower temperature
(220-250C).
Soil Requirements: Rice grows under varied soil conditions. Clay to clay loam soils, which turn into soft
mud when puddle and develop cracks on drying, are most suitable for its growth. The rice soils with high
percolation rate reduce the water use efficiency considerably. Therefore, rice cultivation needs careful
attention in such soils.
Varieties:

The following high yielding varieties of rice are recommended for different situations.

S.No.

Group

Variety

Remarks

1.

Early

IET 1410

2.

Medium

3.

Late

It is an early maturing variety, which matures in

115-120 days. It is recommended for subtropical areas of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur
and Rajouri districts under assured irrigation.
Medium duration varieties mature in 120-125
days and are recommended under assured
irrigation conditions.
The late maturing varieties mature in 135-140
days and are suitable for sub-tropical areas of
Jammu and Kathua districts under assured
irrigation conditions.

4.

Rainfed

1.
2.

Ratna
Tawi
(PC-19)
1.
Jaya
2.
PR-113
3.
RR-8585
4.
KHR-2
(Hybrid)
5.
PHB-71
(Hybrid)
China-1039
K-39 (SKAU-5)

These are recommended up to 1200 m

elevation under rainfed conditions.

Promising rice based cropping systems

1.
a.
b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Early rice based cropping systems

Rice IET-1410 (1st June to 25th Toria local (3rd week
June transplanting)
of September)
Rice IET-1410 (1st June to 25th Potato:
K-Sindhuri
rd
June transplanting)
(3
week
of
September)
Rice IET-1410 (1st June to 25th Potato:
K-Sindhuri
rd
June transplanting)
(3
week
of
September)
Rice IET-1410 (15th June to 15th Mustard: RLM-198
July)
(2nd fortnight of
October)
th
th
Rice IET-1410 (15 June to 15
Berseem
(Mid
July)
September to end
October)
Rice IET-1410 (1st week of June) Cauliflower: Snowbail
(Mid October)

2. Medium rice based cropping systems

a.
Rice (15th June to 15th July
Wheat timely sown
transplanting)
variety (7th
November to 21st
November)
b.
Rice (15th June to 15th July
Wheat timely sown
transplanting)
variety (7th
November to 21st
November)
th
th
c.
Rice (15 June to 15 July
Berseem (Mid
transplanting)
September to End
October)
d.
Rice PC-19 (1st week of June)
Peas: Arkal (Mid
October to Mid
November)
3. Late rice based cropping system
a.
Rice (1st June to 30th June)
Wheat (7th Nov. to
21st November)
4. Rainfed rice based cropping systems
a.
Rice (with the 1st monsoon
Wheat (November
shower upto last week of May) sowing)
b.
Rice (with the 1st monsoon
Mustard/Gram/lentil
shower upto last week of May) (2nd fortnight of
October)

Wheat late sown variety (2nd week

of December)
Wheat late sown variety (2nd week
of December)
Moong/Mash Summer fodder PS16/Pant Jowar PS-7/U-26 Cowpea
(15th March-15th April)
Fodder (Mid March onwards)

French beans:
February)

Contender

(Mid

Moong: PS-16 or PS-17 (15th April to

21st April)

Seed Rate:
Use 40 Kg of seed per hectare for fine varieties such as IET-1410, Ratna and Tawi
(PC-19) and 40-45 Kg per hectare for coarse varieties such as China-1039, K-39 and Jaya. For
direct sowing, 75 Kg of seed per hectare is recommended. For hybrids, use seed rate of 15
kg/ha.
Seed Treatment: Before treating the seeds, hand winnowing of seeds with Chhaj to remove
the false smutted grains is essential. Before sowing treat the seeds with 2.5 g of Carbendazim 50
WP or Captafol 7.5 g or Carbendazim 5.0 g + 2.5 g antibiotics (based on Streptocycline sulphate
+ tetracycline hydrochloride) in 25 L of water and immerse 25-30 kg of seed for 12 hours and stir
thoroughly after every half an hour. Remove the seeds at the end of 12th hour and sow directly.
For dry sowing treat the seed before sowing with Carbendazim @ 2g/kg of seed.
Sowing Time:
S.No.

Group

Variety

Optimum seeding period

1.

Early

2.

Medium

IET-1410 & China1039 or K-39

Ratna & Tawi (PC-19)

3.

Late

Jaya

4.

Rainfed

China-1039

3rd to 4th week of May, however, sowing can

be extended upto 3rd week of June.
2nd to 3rd week of May, however, sowing can
be extended upto 3rd week of June.
1st fortnight of May, however, sowing can be
extended upto end of May.
On 1st shower of Monsoon for direct sowing.
For transplanting crop early sowing is
preferred.

Note: Farmers are advised to use invariably the certified seed to ensure safety from seed born
disease.
Use 10% higher seed rate in intermediate to temperate areas for late group.
Nursery Raising:1. NURSERY LAND PREPARATION:- Pulverize and level the soil thoroughly.
Manuring of Nursery:- Incorporate 15 kg of well rotten F.Y.M. or Compost, 60 g of Urea and
50 g of D.A.P. per 10 sq.m. of nursery bed.
When F.Y.M. or compost is not available, mix 120 g urea and 100 g of D.A.P. per 10
Sq.m. of nursery bed.
2. PREPARATION OF NURSERY BED:
a) Dry method:
Prepare raised beds 10 to 15 cm high each 1.25 m wide and of any
convenient length. Provide channels all around the beds to facilitate irrigation, weeding and
drainage. This method is recommended for early sown areas. 1/10 to 1/15th ha area is
required for sowing nursery for one hectare of rainfed area and 1/15 to 1/20th ha for
irrigated conditions.

b) Wet method:
Puddle the field thoroughly. Prepare leveled beds each 1.25 m wide and
of any convenient length. This method is recommended for late transplantation areas.
3. SOWING OF SEED:
Dry method:
Sow the seeds in lines 5 cm apart and 3 cm deep. Cover the seeds with a
thin layer of soil and irrigate upto 3/4th height of the seed bed. With a thin layer of soil and
irrigate upto 3/4th height of the seed bed. Again irrigate after 05 days of germination of
seeds and keep water 1 cm deep in the beds. Drain the water occasionally.
Wet method:
Sow sprouted seeds uniformly on the wet seed beds. After the sprouts
are 1-2 cm long, bed may be kept submerged with a shallow layer of water. Keep the beds
free from weeds.
NURSERY CARE:
1. Keep the seedlings free from weeds either with hand weeding or by herbicide
application i.e. Butachlor 5G @ 30 kg/ha after the emergence of first leaf in sprouted
seeds.
2. In low-lying and water logged areas where thread worms and root weevil are the
problems, incorporate Lindane 1.3 D @ 25 kg/ha in the soil at the time of last ploughing.
3. Protect seedlings from leaf hopper and stem borer by applying Phorate 10G @ 10 kg/ha
or Carbofuran 3 G @ 20 kg/ha in 5-7.5 cm standing water and keep water standing at
least for 72 hours after application or carbaryl 50% WP @ 1 kg/ha when there are 5%
dead hearts per sq.m.
4. In case of surface hopper (Tidha) attack, dust the crop with Follidal 2% D @ 20-25 kg/ha
in 750 L of water.
5. In case of seedling blight, spray the seedlings in the nursery with Zineb @ 1.5 kg/ha in
750 L of water.
AGE OF SEEDLILNGS AT TRANSPLANTING: To obtain the best results, rice seedlings should
be transplanted when they have attained 4 to 6 leaves. Such stage generally comes in early
and medium groups of rice varieties IET-1410, China-1039, Ratna and Tawi in 25 days while
in late group (Jaya) it comes in 25-30 days of sowing.
Physiological age (4 to 6 leaves/seedling) is more important than chronological
age (days after sowing) for obtaining the best results.
CONTINGENT PLAN FOR DELAYED TRANSPLANTING OF RICE:
In sub-tropical plain
irrigated area sometimes it so happens that monsoon rains are delayed and irrigation water
from canal becomes insufficient for transplanting of rice in time on large scale. And in some
areas, where summer fodder cultivation is done, the land for rice transplantation is vacated
late. Under such constraints, it calls for contingent plans for delayed transplanting of rice to
get economic return for which the following schedule may be adopted:S.No.
1.
2.

Variety
IET-1410
PC-19

Delayed date of transplanting

Upto 21st July
-do-

Age of seedling
4 to 5 week old
6 to 7 week old

3.
4.

Jaya
Basmati-370

-do1st week of August

7 to 8 week old
7 to 8 week old

LAND PREPARATION:
1. If possible, grow Dhaincha as green manuring crop 1 months before transplanting in
the field where rice is to be grown. Sow Dhaincha seeds @ 60-65 kg/ha and incorporate
full dose of D.A.P. as per recommendations for rice variety to be transplanted. Plough
the green manure crop about 7-10 days prior to transplanting of rice seedlings and allow
it to decompose in standing water.
2. In case, the green manure crop is not grown, plough the land after harvest of wheat
crop with Tawi plough (soil turning plough) and keep the soil open for few days. Before
transplanting repair all bunds and again plough the land 2 to 3 times with disc harrow or
desi plough. Put water in the field and puddle it with puddler/disc harrow to obtain a
fine puddle. Incorporate the basal dose of fertilizer during puddling.
3. If well decomposed F.Y.M. or compost is available, incorporate it thoroughly @ 15
tonnes/ha in the soil after 1st ploughing and before subsequent ploughings.
FERTILIZERS: For efficient use of chemical fertilizers, get soil tested well in advance of
transplanting from the Soil Testing Laboratory and apply the recommended dose of
fertilizers to crop accordingly. In absence of such tests following fertilizer schedule is
recommended for soil of an average fertility.
S.No.

Variety

S.No.

Variety

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

IET-1410 & K-39

China-1039
Ratna
Tawi (PC-19)
Jaya
KRH-2 (Hybrid)
PHB-71 (Hybrid)

Nutrients (kg/ha)
N
P2O5
K20
ZnSO4
1.
IET-1410 & K-39
50
30
20
20
2.
China-1039
40
30
20
20
3.
Ratna
80
40
25
20
4.
Tawi (PC-19)
120
60
25
20
5.
Jaya
120
60
30
20
6.
KRH-2 (Hybrid)
120
60
30
20
7.
PHB-71 (Hybrid)
120
60
30
20
These plant nutrients can be made available from the following fertilizer
combination:

Urea
85
63
140
210
210
210
210

DAP
65
65
88
132
132
132
132

Fertilizer ( kg/ha)
MOP
33
33
40
40
50
50
50

ZnSO4
20
20
20
20
20
20
20

Note:1. Zinc sulphate should be applied wherever deficiency is noticed.

2. When full dose of phosphate is applied in wheat crop then reduce the quantity of
phosphate by 25% to 50% in case of paddy.
3. Phosphatic fertilizer can be top dressed upto 30 DAT if not applied as basal dose.
FERTILIZER APPLICATION:
1. When green manuring has been done the P should be applied to the green manure
crop and full dose of K and 60% of the recommended dose of Nitrogen should be
applied to the rice crop.
2. When F.Y.M. or Compost (15 tonnes/ha) has been applied, apply half of the
recommended dose of N, P and K to the rice crop & rest half will be made available to
the crop from the added F.Y.M. or compost.
3. Apply full quantity of DAP, MOP and Zinc Sulphate alongwith 1/3rd of N from Urea at the
time of puddling and incorporate fertilizers in the soil thoroughly, alongwith ZnSO4,
remaining N be top dressed in two equal splits-one at mid tillering stage i.e. 25-30 days
after transplanting and the other just before the panicle initiation stage. Drain off the
water if possible before top dressing of fertililzer.
4. If in the standing crop yellowing of leaves from tips is noticed at any stage before
flowering, the crop may be sprayed with a mixture of 3 g of Zinc Sulphate, 15 kg Urea
and 1kg of Zineb/ha in 500 L of water with Knap Sack spray pump.
5. In case, the Zinc Sulphate has not been applied during the land preparation and
symptoms of Zinc deficiency are noticed in the standing crop, the recommended dose
of Zinc Sulphate may be mixed with equal quantity of dry soil and broadcast it in the
affected fields.
6. In rice-wheat cropping system, yield stability & improvement in soil health can be
brought about with the application of 50% recommended N through inorganic fertilizers
and 50% through FYM in rice & 100% recommended NPK through inorganic fertilizers in
wheat.
TRANSPLANTING: When puddle settles, transplant the seedlings 3 to 5 cm deep.
Shallow transplanting ensures better establishment of plants and early tillering. Plant 2-3
seedlilngs per hill.
Following spacings for different varieties are recommended:1) Jaya, China-1039 and China-Mutant K-39 20 cm from row to row, 15 cm from plant
to plant 15 x 15 cm
11) IET-1410, Ratna and Tawi
20 cm from row to row, 10 cm from plant
to plant

IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT: Maintain 5 cm water, till 5 days after

transplanting. Resume irrigation, when hair size cracks develop on soil surface and then
follow alternate wetting and drying till maturity. Stop irrigation three weeks before harvest
for uniform and early ripening of the crop.
INTERCULTURE AND WEED CONTROL:- To remove weeds and stir the soil, two weedings
are important. If the crop has been transplanted in lines, interculture with a rice weeder
may be done by running it in between the crop rows i.e. first weeding and hoeing 15 days
after transplanting and second operation after a fortnight. In case, the crop has not been
transplanted in lines, two hand weedings may be given as per above time schedule.
Weeds can effectively be controlled by applying herbicides.
1. Apply Butachlor granules 5 G @ 30kg/ha. Where there is no problem of stagnation of
water in the field apply granules just after transplanting otherwise apply the granules 4
to 6 days of transplanting in standing water 2-3 cm, deep. Do not drain the field for one
week after application of granules. Granules should be applied uniformly in well leveled
land otherwise desired results will not be achieved.
2. Apply Anilophos + Ethoxy sulfuron @ 0.375 + 0.015 kg a.i./ha at 10 DAT.
3. Add 3 litre of Butachlor 50 EC in 150 kg of sand and broadcast in standing water within 2
DAT.
Note: -

Use hand gloves while applying butachlor granules.

PLANT PROTECTION: Rice crop is subjected to the attack of many insects, pests and
diseases. The pests and diseases cause considerable losses, if not controlled timely.
All the insects and diseases do not occur everywhere and in every field. The type
of insect/disease is found according to the agroclimatic conditions suitable for their survival.
The important pests and diseases which are generally found in Rice crop and
their symptoms of attack along with control measures, are given below.
S.No.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

Insect Management

ROOT WEEVIL (Echinocnemus ryzae):

It is a
serious pest in low-lying water logged areas of R.S.
Pura, Bishnah and Kathua blocks. The adults are
ashy grey in colour. The grubs are white legless
and feed on the roots up to 1 months after
transplanting. The attack appears in patches but
sometimes whole field is involved. The attacked
plants turn yellow, remain stunted and do not
tiller. The pest is active from 15th June onwards.

Field infested with root

weevil and thread worm
should be treated with
Lindane
1.3%
D
or
Chlorpyriphos 1.5 D @ 25
kg/ha at the time of field
preparation.
OR
Apply any of the following
granular insecticides in 57.5 cm deep standing water

2-3 days of transplanting

and do not drain the water
for 72 hours.
1. Phorate 10 G @ 10
kg/ha
2. Carbofuran 3 G @
20 kg/ha
3. Lindane 6 G @ 25
kg/had
4. Chlorpyriphos 10 G
@ 10 kg/ha
Apply
the
following
granular insecticides:Phorate 10 G @ 10 kg/ha.
OR
Carbofuran 3 G @ 20 kg/ha.
Apply the granules in 5-7.5
cm standing water and do
not drain or irrigate the
fields for 72 hours of
application.
Spraying be undertaken
when there are 5% dead
hearts
or
one
egg
mass/sq.m in case of stem
borer.
Spray the crop with
Endosulfan 35 EC @ 1.5
L/ha or Methyl parathion
50 EC @ 750 ml/ha in 750 L
of water when 5-10 insects
per hill upto mid-tillering
and
there
after
20
insects/hill in case of leaf
hopper and plant hoppers.

2.

THREAD WORMS:These are found clinging

with root in the form of clusters Roots do not
establish due to their constant movement and
thus uptake of plant nutrients by the roots is
restricted. The affected plants give sickly
appearance, tillering is retarded and growth of
plant is checked.

3.

STEM

4.

LEAF HOPPERS AND PLANT HOPPERS:These

are main pests and cause considerable loss in all
rice varieties. The adults of plant hoppers are
green. These are active from early July to
September. Both adults and mymphs suck cell sap
from the leaves and thus plant loses vitalilty and
give a sick look. On their faces shooty mould
grows due to which whole of the field look
blighted. The insects are also vectors of many
diseases.
RICE HISPA (Dicladispa armigera):It appears i) If attack of rice hispa
sporadically in all the varieties of rice irrespective
(grub) is noticed in
of locality. The grubs of this pest mine into the
nursery stage, clip the
leaves whereas adults are external feeders. The
affected tips of leaves
grubs cause damage by producing white streak on
before transplanting.
leaves. The adults are small, shining oblong and ii) Spray the crop with
bluish black in colour. It appears generally from
Quinaphos 25EC 1 L/ha
beginning of August to September.
in 750 L of water when
there is one adult grub
or
one
damaged
leaf/hill.
iii) Use Endosulfan 35 EC @

5.

BORER (Scriophaga innotata and S.

incertulas):It is a minor pest of rice. The pale
yellowish larva with orange head of this insect
bore into the stems and cause damage. The
affected young plants show dead hearts where as
the old ones produce empty ear heads, which turn
white and stand erect.
The pest is active from July to September.

6.

GRASS HOPPER: - Both adults and nymphs feed

on leaf margins in an irregular fashion in the
nursery as well as in the transplanted crop. They
also cut developing ear heads. The pest is active
from June to November.

7.

LEAF FOLDER (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis):The

caterpillars feed on leaves and cut them to form
tubular cases inside which they live and continue
to feed, resulting in appearance of white streaks.

II.

1.5 L/ha in 750 L of

water.
i) Destroy eggs by scrapping
the top soil bunds of field
before monsoon.
ii) With the onset of
monsoon, spray the bunds
with in the cultivable area
with Methylparathion 2% D
or Malathion 5% D @ 25
kg/ha.
Repeat the spray after 21
days on need basis.
Spray Carbaryl 50% W.P @
1.5 kg/ha in 750 L of water
or spray the crop with
Monocrotophos 36 SL @
750 ml/ha or Chlorpyriphos
20 EC @ 1.5 L/ha.

DISEASES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

S.No.

Name of disease and Symptoms

1.

BROWN LEAF-SPOT: Small necrotic spots Seed

treatment
with
surrounded by reddish brown circular margins Carbendazim @ 2g/kg seed
appear on the leaves and grains.
spray the crop with
Mancozeb @ 0.25 or
Hinosan @ 0.1% at the
appearance of disease.
BACTERIAL LEAF BLIGHT: Greenish yellow On appearance of disease,
stripes appear along the leaf margins and extend drain the field. Then irrigate
both length & breadth wise. The leaf starts drying with fresh water after four
from the tip, becomes white and in server cases, days. Avoid field to field
dries up completely. In Jammu division, the irrigation.
Delay the
disease is invariably noticed at the flowering application of urea.
stage.
Soak the seeds for 12 hr in
solution of Streptocycline
(2.5g) + Copper oxychloride
(25g)/10L of water.
Spray the crop with
Streptocycline (100g) +
Copper Oxychloride (500 g)
in 500 L of water at
appearance of disease.
BACTERIAL LEAF STREAK: - Small translucent Same control measures as
streaks appear in the inter venial areas of the leaf. above under Bacterial Leaf

2.

3.

Disease Management

4.

5.

6.

7.

The streaks gradually extend in size and turn Blight.

reddish when plant is near maturity.
In severe cases plants dry up and fields give a
burnt appearance.
SHEATH BLIGHT: - Causes spots on leaf sheath. 1. Seed treatment with
Spots are ellipsoid or ovoid at beginning and
Carbendazim @ 2g/kg
enlarge afterwards. Centre of spot is grayish white
seed.
with brown margins. Sclerotia are formed on or 2. Spray
with
near the spot. In field, the spots are usually
Carbendazim @ 0.1 %
observed near waterline.
at
appearance
of
disease & at Boot
stage.
3. Follow
the
crop
rotation.
SHEATH ROT: Rot occurs on upper most leaf As for sheath blight.
sheaths enclosing young panicles. Lesions appear
oblong to irregular with brown margins and grey
centres or grayish brown throughout . Lesions
coalesce, whitish powdery growth may be seen in
the affected sheaths and young panicles are
rotted.
FALSE SMUT: The disease so far not Spray the crop with copper
considered as a serious one, is gradually becoming oxychloride fungicide 0.2%
severe one. In place of normal grains, mehndi at 50% flowering stage.
coloured smut balls are formed under favourable
conditions. Most of the high yielding varieties are
attacked and the incidence varies from 5% to 20%.
Khaira Disease: Bronze coloured irregular 1. Apply 25 kg Zinc
spots appear on the leaves. Disease mainly
Sulphate in the soil.
appear at 15 days after transplanting.
2. Spray the crop with
solution of 5 kg Zinc
Sulphate + 2.5 kg lime
in 800 L of water.

HARVESTING & THRESHING: - Harvest the crop when 80% of the grains in a panicle are of
golden colour. Thresh the crop immediately after harvesting by hand thresher or with the
help of bullocks. Dry the produce in shade for safe storage.
MATURITY DAYS
S.No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Variety
IET-1410
China-1039
Ratna
Tawi (PC-19)
Jaya

Days from Seed to Seed

115-120 days
100-110 days
120-125 days
120-130 days
135-140 days

RICE CULTIVATION IN TEMPERATE AND SEMI-TEMPERATE REGION OF JAMMU DIVISION

Rice is also cultivated in cold and warm temperate region of Jammu division
comprising some parts of Doda, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua Districts. To boost
the rice production in this region, following improved agricultural practices are
recommended.
CLIMATIC REQUIREMENTS: - In the temperate areas rice crop is sown at low temperature
(140 200 C) complete the early growth period stage in rising temperature cycle (200 250 C)
and after flowering, and completes the growth in declining temperature ( 240 - 250 C). For
tillering optimum day temperature is 320 to 340 C, low night temperature (160-210C) except
during tillering and the late ripening, favours grain production. Water temperature in rice
fields at active vegetative stage below 200 C affects the crop adversely. As such in low
temperature areas in the hills, it is advisable to pond the water for several days to increase
the temperature instead of allowing the water to flow from one terrace to another.
SOIL REQUIREMENT: Rice grows on low-lying to upland soils. Clay to clay loam soils
which turn into soft mud when puddle and develop cracks, are the best soils for rice
cultivation.
Following improved high-yielding varieties are recommended for cultivation: S.No.

Variety

Area of Adoption

1.

K 84
K 39
(SKAU-5)
Giza-14

Parts of Poonch, Doda, Rajouri, Udhampur and Kathua

districts which fall between 900-1500 m height and having
Southern aspects.
Rajouri, Poonch District, Sangldan & Gool area of
Udhampur District, Upper areas of Billawar block where
occurrence of hail-storm is frequent (900-1350 m)
Area falling between 900 to 1550 m height.

2.

3.

4.

China-1039
SKAU-23 (Chenab)
SKAU-27 (Jhelum)
SKAU-5 (K-39)
Barkat (K-78)

CROP ROTATION: -

Barkat (K-78) is suitable upto 1800 m above mean sea

level and K-332 greater than 1800 m.

Following crop rotations are recommended altitude-wise.

1.

900-1350 m

2.

1350-1500 m

Rice ----------- Wheat

Rice -------------Sarson/Barley/Lentil
Rice -------------Oats
Rice -------------Vegetable peas
Rice --------------Berseem
Rice -------------Sarson/Barley

3.

1500-1650 m

SEED TREATMENT: -

Rice -------------Oats
Rice -------------Peas (Vegetable)
Rice -------------Sarson/Peas/Barley

Same as mentioned under seed treatment for sub-tropical rice.

SOWING: - April is the optimum time for sowing of nursery but for higher altitude, sowing
should be done in last week of March to last week of April depending upon suitable weather
conditions.
SEED RATE: -

Use 50 to 60 kg of seed for raising seedlings for transplanting in a hectare.

NURSERY RAISING: - Incorporate 15 kg of well rotten F.Y.M. or Compost, 60 g of Urea and

50 g of D.A.P. per 10 sq m. area. In case of wet sowing, puddle the land thoroughly and
prepare beds each 1.25 m wide and of any convenient length. Provide channels all around
the seed beds. Soak the treated seeds for 25 hours. Incubate the seed in warm moist
conditions for 36 to 48 hours till germination occurs.
Broadcast the sprouted seeds in the puddle seed beds uniformly. Keep the beds
moist but not flooded for the first few days. When the sprouts are 1-2 cm long, beds may be
kept submerged with a shallow layer of water and keep the beds free from weeds.
LAND PREPARATION: - To obtain optimum tilth of the land, plough once with soil turning
plough (Tawi plough) followed by 1-2 ploughings with desi plough or soil stirring plough.
Irrigate the land and puddle the soil with a puddler or disc harrow (4 disc).
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT: Soil should be got tested from the nearest soil testing
laboratory before transplantation and apply fertilizers as per soil test result. However, in
absence of such test, the following schedule of fertilizers is recommended for medium
fertility.
Variety
China-1039
Other varieties

N
60
80

P2O5
40
40

Nutrients (kg/ha)
K2O
20
20

Zinc Sulphate
20
20

The above plant nutrients can be met from the following fertilizers: Variety
China-1039
Other varieties

Urea
95
140

DAP
90
90

Nutrients (kg/ha)
MOP
33
33

Zinc Sulphate
20
20

NOTE: -

Zinc Sulphate should be applied wherever deficiency is noticed.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION: - When 15 tonnes of F.Y.M. or Compost is applied/ha, apply one

half of the recommended dose of N.P. and K and rest half will be available from the F.Y.M.
or Compost.
Apply full quantity of D.A.P., MOP and Zinc Sulphate alongwith 1/3rd of total N
through Urea at the time of puddling and incorporate into soil thoroughly. Broadcast the
remaining 2/3rd Urea in two equal splits-one 30 days after transplanting (DAT) & the other
50 DAT. Drain off the water if possible, before application of second and third dose of
nitrogen and re-irrigate the crop after 24 to 36 hours of fertilizer application.
OPTIMUM TIME FOR TRANSPLANTATION: attained 4 to 5 leaf stage.
METHOD OF TRANSPLANTING: hill.

Transplant the seedlings when they have

Transplant the seedlings in lines. Put 2-3 seedlings per

WATER MANAGEMENT: - Water level should be maintained at about 3 to 4 cm which may

be increased further to a depth of about 6 cm as soon as the seedling establish in the field.
Drain the field now and then at tillering stage. Do not drain the field at flowering stage.
Drain the fields 12 to 24 hours before top dressing of fertilizers and re-irrigate
the fields after 24 to 36 hours of fertilizer application.
INTERCULTURE: Give two weedings one after 15 days of transplanting and the other
after a fortnight. If paddy weeder is available, same can be used for this operation
otherwise hand weeding may be done. Weeds can effectively be controlled by applying
herbicides.
1. Apply Butachlor granules 5 G @ 30 kg/ha 2-5 days after transplanting in standing water
of 2-3 cm depth and dont drain the field for 4-5 days.
2. Apply Anilophos + Ethoxy sulfuron @ 0.375 + 0.015 kg a.i./ha at 10 DAT.
It is beneficial to go for one hand weeding 15-20 days after herbicides
application.
PLANT PROTECTION: 1. INSECT AND THEIR CONTROL
S.No.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

1.

STEM BORER: - Same as mentioned under sub- Same as recommended for

tropical areas
sub-tropical areas.
GRASS HOPPERS AND SURFACE GRASS HOPPERS: - -do-

2.

Control

3.

II.

Same as mentioned under sub-tropical areas

ARMY WORMS: - Greenish or dusky brown with
pale & brown striped caterpillars on the leaves
feed at night and rest during day. In severe
infestation feeding may be noticed during day
time also. It is a sporadic pest in hilly areas on rice
and maize crops, caterpillars remain hidden in leaf
whorls during day time.

Spray the crop with

Endosulfan 35 EC @ 1.5 L or
Carbaryl 50% W.P. @ 1.5
kg/ha in 750 L of water and
direct the spray nozzle into
the whorls.

DISEASES: -

Name of disease and symptoms

Control Measure

BLAST:
It causes eye shaped spots on the
leaves before and after ear emergence. The
spots are ashy coloured in the centre and
surrounded by brownish margins. In severe
cases leaves, leaf sheaths, neck and ear heads
are also attacked causing considerable losses.

1. Seed treatment with Carbendazim @ 2g/kg seed.

2. Spray the crop with Carben-dazim
@ 0.2% or Hinosan @ 0.1% or
tricyclazole @ 0.06%

Note: - If other insects and diseases appear on the crop, adopt the control measure as
recommended in case of sub-tropical areas of Jammu Division.
HARVESTING: - Harvest the crop when 80% of the grains in the panicle are of golden colour.
Thresh the crop immediately after harvesting and dry the produce in shade for safe storage.
DIRECT SEEDING OF RICE: - Direct seeding is usually practiced in upland rice cultivation.
However, it has been observed from several years experimentation at R.S. Pura that direct
seeded rice under low land irrigated conditions, yields at par or even higher than
transplanted, rice. Infact, direct seeding at optimum moisture yields higher in comparison to
transplanting done after first week of July.
It saves labour, time, irrigation water and energy, since there is no need to go
for cumbersome operation of puddling and transplanting. Thus large area can be covered
within a short period by this method. As such 30-35% of each holding can be shown by this
method so that in rest of the area transplanting is complete well in time, resulting in total
increase in yield from each holding with less input. The details of direct seeding techniques
are as under:
LAND PREPARATION: The land is tilled soon after the harvest of previous rabi crop.
Irrigate the field prior to sowing and give 2 to 3 harrowing when it comes to proper moisture
conditions. This can also be achieved by ploughing the field 3 to 4 times with desi plough.
However, two ploughing should be done before and after irrigation to ensure fine tilth.

SOWING
(A) Method of Sowing: Sow the seed by seed drill manually or bullock or tractor
operated. Pora can also be used with narrow opening so that seeds are dropped at the
narrowest possible distance width-wise within the single line. This way seeding is made
easier both within and between the lines.
(B) Seed rate: - Use 75 kg/ha seed. It is both for coarse and fine varieties.
(C) SPACING: - 20-25 cm apart in lines.
(D) Depth of Sowing: - 3 to 5 cm
(E) Time of Sowing: - Sowing time is spread over longer period i.e. from 15th May to middle
of June before the start of heavy monsoon showers. It varies in relation to variety.
Earlier sowing i.e. 1st May will require an additional irrigation. However, the most
suitable time of sowing variety-wise is as under: S.No.

Variety

Time of sowing

1.
2.
3.

Jaya, Tawi (PC-19)

15th May to 15th June
IET-1410, Ratna
15th May to 15th June
China-1039 or K-39, any other variety of similar 1st June to 4th July
duration.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION: applied accordingly.

S.No.

Variety

1.
2.
3.

Jaya
Ratna
IET-1410

The need of N,P and K varies in relation to variety and is

Nutrient Requirement
(kg/ha)
N
P
K
100
60
30
80
40
20
50
30
20

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
Urea
167
140
84

DAP
132
88
66

MOP
50
33
33

1/3rd N, full P and K are applied as basal while remaining N is top dressed in two equal splits.
First top dressing is done at the time of 1st interculture operation i.e. after 1st irrigation and
second at the flag leaf stage of crop.
IRRIGATION: After sowing, 1st irrigation is to be given at 4 to 6 leaf stage of the crop.
Only one irrigation is sufficient for earlier sown crop till the monsoons start. Thereafter,
irrigation schedule to be followed is the same as in case of transplanted rice i.e. 5 + 3 cm
submergence at active tillering and reproductive phase and near about saturation at
vegetative and maturity stage. However, at earlier stages of crop, moisture is maintained
like other dry sown crops.

WEED CONTROL: The success of this method is directly related with the efficiency of
weed control. For the control of weeds first interculture operation is to be done when field
comes to proper moisture conditions after first irrigation. For this purpose, Blade hoe, V
shape hoe or Medium cultivator can be used which require 10 labourers to cover one ha a
day. If need arises, depending upon the intensity of weed, Roto weeder can be used in
standing water after the start of monsoon rains. In case of late sowing i.e. during first week
of June or beginning of July one interculture operation is sufficient with paddy weeder in
standing water at 4 to 6 leaf stage of the crop.
Butachlor granules can effectively be used to control weeds in direct sown crop.
Apply 30 kg of Butachlor granules/ha just before first irrigation when the crop is at 4-6 leaf
stage.
Application of herbicides has about 80% weed control efficiency. The remaining
20% of the weed can be used as folder after surface cutting when weeds attain the height of
20 to 30 cm.
PLANT PROTECTION: -

Same as mentioned under rice cultivation in subtropical areas.

HARVESTING: - Direct seeded rice matures a week earlier than the transplanted crop. The
crop should be harvested when 80% grains in the panicle are of golden colour. Thresh the
crop immediately after harvesting and dry the produce in shade for safe storage.
YIELD: -

It varies in relation to variety:

IET-1410

.35 to 45 q/ha

Ratna, PC-19

.45 to 50 q/ha

Jaya

.50 to 55 q/ha
BASMATI RICE

As regards climate, soil requirement, seed treatment, nursery raising, land

preparation, inter culture and weed control, plant protection, harvesting and threshing, the
recommendations already made for rice cultivation in sub-tropical parts, hold good for
Basmati cultivation too.
Besides above, following recommendations may be followed to boost the
Basmati production.
VARIETIES: -

1.

B-370

2.

Local Basmati

3.

Sanwal Basmati

CROP ROTATION: - Rotate Basmati with wheat crop.

TIME OF SOWING: - Sowing of nursery should be completed from 1st fortnight of May to
end of May.
TRANSPLANTING: (a)
In typical water logged area where inundation of water takes
place just after first heavy showers in the month of July, the transplanting should be
completed from 15th June to July.
(b)

In other areas, the transplanting should be completed from 1st of June to 10th of June.

FERTILIZERS: In absence of soil analysis test, following fertilizer schedule may be

followed for an average fertility soil.
Nutrient (kg/ha)
N
30

P
20

FERTILIZER APPLICATION: conditions.

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
K
10

Urea
50

DAP
44

MOP
16

Same as recommended for other varieties under sub tropical

AGE OF SEEDLILNGS AT TRANSPLANTING AND SPACINGS: - Age of seedling should be 25

to 30 days at transplanting. Plant 2-3 seedlings per hill keeping row to row distance of 20 cm
& plant to plant distance of 10 cm within the rows.
IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT: For Basmati rice, follow the same irrigation
practices as recommended for other varieties. However, Basmati rice is suitable for typical
water logged area where no drainage facilities are available and where crop remains
submerged.
IMPORTANT HINTS FOR MAXIMIZING RICE YIELDS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Select suitable variety to grow.

Use certified seedlings, free from weeds, pest and diseases.
Raise healthy seedlings, free from weeds, pest and diseases.
Transplant seedlings at 4 to 6 leaf stage and at proper time.
Always transplant 2 to 3 seedlings per hill.
Maintain proper plant population by maintaining proper spacing between plants. This is
most important to get higher yields.
7. Gap filling may be done twice, once within 7-8 days of transplanting and second time
within 2nd week of transplanting if necessary.
8. Use recommended dose of manures and fertilizer.
9. Save the crop from insect, pest and diseases. Adopt timely plant protection measures.

10. Control weeds at proper time otherwise they will compete with crop plants and reduce
production considerably.
11. Harvest at proper time. Over ripening will result in shattering of grains and thus reduce
the yield.
12. To check lodging, lopping of the upper half of crop canopy (Basmati) after 45 DAT may
be done.

MAIZE

MAIZE is of special importance in hilly and sub-mountainous regions of Jammu Division

where it forms staple diet of the people. It occupies highest area under cultivation in the
state. Inspite of the fact that maize occupies of major area during Kharif season, the yield is
low. The low yield is because of local seeds and traditional agronomical practices. Hybrids
and composites are the high yielding varieties of maize, which have the potential of out
yielding the local varieties by many folds.
We can boost maize production by adopting the following practices.
CLIMATIC REQUIREMENTS: Maize requires considerable moisture and warmness from
the beginning of sowing to the end of flowering. Extremely high temperature and low
humidity during the flowering period desiccate the pollen and interfere with proper
pollination, which results in poor grain formation.
Rainfall varying from 50 cm to 75 cm during vegetative growth period is
conducive to the proper development of maize plant. Maize is very sensitive to water
particularly during the early growth and at flowering stages. Maximum reduction in yield
occurs when crop remains under moisture stress at flowering stage.
SELECTION OF LAND: - Maize can be grown on a variety of soils but it performs well on
well drained fertile loams and silt loams.
Select fertile, well drained and leveled fields for growing of hybrid/composite
varieties of Maize.
PREPARATION OF LAND: - To achieve the desired tilth, plough the land with Tawi plough
(soil turning plough) and subsequently with disc harrow or traphali or soil stirring plough 3
to 4 times. Each ploughing should be followed by planking to ensure find tilth and
conservation of moisture.
VARIETIES:
HYBRID MAIZE:
GANGA SAFED 2 (GS-2): - This variety is suitable for sub-tropical areas of Jammu Division
where maize is preferred. It matures in 95-100 days. This variety is best under the following
crop rotation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Maize
Maize
Maize
Maize
Maize

Wheat
Toria local------ Wheat HD-1553 (Irrigated areas)
Potato------Wheat
Sarson------Moong/Mash
Potato------Fodder/Moong or Mash

HIM-123: -

This variety is suitable for temperate and warm temperate areas.

COMPOSITE MAIZE: 1. VIJAY: - This variety has semiflint yellow grains and is suitable for the areas, which fall
between 600 m to 1350 m height. This variety can be rotated with other crops
depending upon the altitude.
2. C-6 (SHALIMAR): Orange yellow flint variety, suitable for hilly areas which fall
between 1050 m to 1800 m height. This variety can be rotated with early crop of
oilseeds, barley or vegetable pea upto 1500 m height.
3. C-2: This is a yellow grained variety and is suitable for the hilly areas which fall
between 1050 m to 1800 m height.
4. SUPER COMPOSITE (MANSAR): - It has orange flint grains with a yield potential of 5060 q/ha. It is also recommended for mid elevation and plains of Jammu.
5. COMPOSITE (TRIKUTA): It has orange flint grains with a yield potential of 50-60
q/ha. It is also recommended for mid elevation and plains of Jammu.
The above two composites have out yielded local varieties by 50% and are more
resistant to diseases than local varieties.
COMPOSITE C-8: - This variety has creamy white, bold, semiflint to samident grains
variety having a yield potential of 55-60 a/ha. It is recommended for mid elevation and
plains of Jammu. It can fit into different crop rotations similar to hybrid maize GS-2
under sub-tropical areas of Jammu.
7. COMPOSITE C-15 (REHMAT): It is an early maturing composite suitable for higher
elevations upto an altitude of 2250 m. It has yellow dent, semident grains and a yield
potential of 50-60 q/ha. It is also suited for hilly regions of Jammu.
6.

NOTE: 1. Always sow fresh and certified seed of hybrid/composite maize.

2. Purchase hybrid maize seed every year.
3. Seeds of composite varieties can be used for 2-3 years. If the seed is selected from the
previous crop carefully select 3000 to 5000 cobs from the central portion of the field
leaving 9 m all round and keep desired quantity of seed for next year sowing obtained
from the mixed lot or the selected cobs.
SEED RATE
1. FOR PLAIN AREAS: - Use 20 kg of seed/ha for line sown crop. In case of broadcast
sowing, use 30 kg of seed/ha.
2. HILLY AREAS: - Use 35-40 kg seed/ha.
SEED TREATMENT: To avoid diseases ensure seed treatment before sowing. Seed
treatment also helps in better germination. Before sowing, treat the seed with Captan or

Thiram @ 3 g per kg of seed. Where head smut is a problem, treat the seed with carboxin
W.P. at 2.5 g per kg of seed or carbendazim 2 g/kg seed.
TIME OF SOWING: S.No.

Variety

Area of adoption

Date of sowing

1.

GS-2
C-8, C-5 Mansar

Irrigated plains
Unirrigated plains

2.

GS-2
Mansar
Vijay
C-5
C-8
Mansar
C-2
C-6
Vijay
Local tall
Him-123
C-15

Intermediate

1st fortnight of June

With the onset of monsoon, but
in the case of sowing should be
extended beyond 10th July.
With the onset of monsoon, but
in no case sowing should be
extended beyond 30th June. GS-2
can be sown upto 600 m altitude
only.
Upto 1500 m, sowing can be
done from April to 15th May. And
above 1500 m, it should be done
in the month of April only. Vijay is
recommended upto 1350 m.
Sowing with local tall maize
should be done in the month of
April. C-15 is recommended upto
an altitude of 2250 m.

3.

Temperate

METHOD OF SOWING: - Maize being a rainy season crop, there is every chance of more
weeds and therefore to facilitate weeding and inter culture operations, it should be sown in
lines 75 cm part in case of hybrid maize and at 60 m apart in case of composite maize. The
distance 20 cm from plant to plant may be kept, which will provide the desired plant
population for higher production. Use of weedicide like atrazine can also be made @ 1 kg
a.i./ha.
Sowing may be done with a seed drill (Tractor driven or Bullock drawn or
manually operated or behind the plough) to a depth of 3-5 cm.
In case of broadcasting, broadcast the seed uniformly in the entire area so that
uniform plant population may be achieved.
Maize can also be grown mixed with Rajmash in zone No. IV (8.1) and with
cowpeas in Zone No. I,II and III (8.1) and with Mash in Zone No. 1 (1:1).
Following maize + pulse intercropping systems with one row of pulse in
between two rows of maize are recommended for zone I and zone II.
1. Maize + Moong
2. Maize + Mash
3. Maize + Cowpea

[ Use recommended seed rate for maize and 1/3rd

[ of the recommended seed rate for pulses.

MANURES AND FERTILIZERS: 1. Apply 150 quintals well rotten FYM or Compost/ha & incorporate into the soil
thoroughly with the first plough.
2. In addition to FYM/Compost application, balanced application of chemical fertilizers is
also necessary. For balanced fertilizer, application the soil should be got tested prior to
sowing of the crops.
3. However, in general, for average fertility conditions, the following dose of chemical
fertilizers is recommended. If 150 quintals of FYM/Compost is added, reduce the
quantity of below noted nutrients by 25%.

S.No.
1.
2.

Nutrients requirement (kg/ha)

Area
N
P
K
Irrigated plain areas
90
60
30
Unirrigated
plain 60
40
20
areas and hilly areas

Zinc Sulphate
25
10

The above mentioned plant nutrients can be obtained from the following
fertilizer combination:
S.No.
1.
2.
NOTE:

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
Area
Urea
DAP
MOP
Irrigated plain areas
145
132
50
Unirrigated
plain 100
90
33
areas
Zinc Sulphate should at least be applied once in three years.

Zinc Sulphate
25
10

METHOD OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION

a) Drill entire quantity of P and K along with Zinc Sulphate and 2/3rd N at the time of
sowing with pora as basal dose.
b) Remaining quantity of nitrogen may be applied as top dressing in two equal splits 1st
when the plants are knee high stage i.e. a month after sowing and 2nd before tassel
formation i.e. about two months after sowing.
NOTE: Top dressing of urea should always be done in the after noon hours when foliage is
dry otherwise urea will burn the foliage.
WEED CONTROL
(I) CULTURAL PRACTICES: - Maize crop should be kept free of weeds upto 40 days after
sowing, otherwise yield is considerably reduced.

Two hoeing to the crop should be given, one at 15 days and other at 30 days after
sowing. Weeds within the rows can be effectively controlled by using traphali or 5
tinned hoes. This can be done with khurpa or hand blade hoe too.
The crop should also be earthened up with bullock drawn ridger or with a spade
when the crop is at knee high stage (after one month of sowing).
NOTE: No inter culture should be done after 6 weeks of sowing since this would lead to
pruning of fine roots and finally reduced the production.
(ii) CHEMICAL METHOD: Atrazine herbicide @ 1.0 kg a.i./ha in 800-1000 L of water
should be sprayed on soil surface just after sowing as pre-emergence application to control
weeds in the sole crop of maize. Herbicides recommended for maize + pulse intercrops are
as follow:
1. Pendimethalin @ 1kg a.i./ha (Pre-emergence)
2. Fluchloralin @ 0.75 kg a.i./ha (Preplant incorporation)
IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT: Maize is a rainy season crop and does not
withstand water logging, hence arrangements for drainage of excess water from the maize
field should always be made at the time of sowing. This can be done by providing shallow
surface drains at suitable intervals and main drainage channel.
For irrigated crop, irrigate the field 5 to 7 days earlier to sowing and when soil
comes to proper Vetter conditions sow the seed.
Irrigate the crop as and when necessary never allow the crop to suffer from
water stress condition. Moisture stress at flowering and at grain formation stages reduces
the yield, tremendously. Hence, irrigate the crop at these stages if there is no rain water
available.
Never allow water to stand in the field for more than 3 hours.
PLANT PROTECTION: INSECT PEST AND THEIR CONTROL
S.No.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

Control measures

1.

MAIZE CUT WORM (Agrotis spp.)

This is dark brown, a serious pest of maize in hilly
areas. Caterpillars after emergence of crop are
external feeders for few days but there after they
get entry into the soil and assume the habit of
cutting. Losses to the crop are caused by cutting
the plants in the initial stage at the surface level.
Caterpillar cuts more number of plants than it

Prophylactic measures as
indicated below, should be
under taken to control
maize cut worm before
sowing. Mix Chlorpyriphos
1.5% D or Lindane 1.3% D
@ 25 Kg/ha in the soil with
the last ploughing. Where

2.

3.

actually consumes and thus losses are very soil application could not
heavy. Adults are black in colour with grey spots be given spray the crop
on the wings.
with Endosulfan 35 E.C. @
3 L in 1000 L of water per
hectare. Spraying should be
direct on the soil surface.
MAIZE STEM BORER (Chlopartellus)
1. Uproot
the
This is also a very serious post of maize crop. The
stubbles
of
larvae first scrape the leaves and then bore into
previous years crop
stem through the leaf whorl or leaf sheath.
and burn. Spray the
Central shoots of the attacked plants get
crop
with
perforated. In young plants, the growing point is
methydemeton 25
killed and a dead heart is caused. The adults are
E.C. @ 1.125 L/ha
yellowish brown in colour.
in 750 L of water on
endosulfan 35 E.C.
@ 1.5 L/ha in 750 L
of water.
2. Apply
granular
insecticides
to
control stem borer,
viz phorate 10 G @
10
kg/ha
or
carbofuran 3 G @
20
kg/ha.
The
granules can be
applied with small
perforated
tins
directly into the
whorls.
ARMY WORMS: - This pest is prevalent in hilly
1. Collection
and
region of the Jammu division. The caterpillar feed
destruction
of
on the leaves at night and rest in whories during
moths by using any
day. In case of severe infestation feeding may be
light
device
observed during day also.
(Lantern, electric
bulb
etc.)
by
placing
trays
containing
kerosene + water
(1:3) below light
source.
2. By digging 6 X 9
deep trench around
the infested field
and killing there in
morning
hours
mechanically.
Or
By placing grass on

4.

BLISTER BEETLE: The adults feed on the silk of

the cobs and affect the pollination. In initial stage
the beetle feeds on the leaves also. As many as 810 beetles have been observed per plant. These
are most destructive in temperate region of the
division but have also been observed causing
damage in sub-tropical areas.

5.

APHIDS:
Aphids attack is serious on all highyielding varieties of maize. It appears at the
tasselling stage and sucks the sap from the
tassels. In case of high build up of population,
whole pollen grains are covered or plant loses its
vitality.
HAIRY CATERPILLARS: Caterpillars feed on
the leaves or in case of severe infestation whole
leaf blade is consumed and plant is reduced to
mere skeleton. It also feeds on silk and milky
grains.

6.

7.

the bunds and

hidden caterpillar
be
killed
as
mentioned above.
3. Spray the crop
with endosulfan 35
EC @ 1.5 L/ha or
carbaryl 50% WP @
1.5 kg/ha in 750 L
of water.
1. Spray the crop with
Carbaryl 50% WP @
2 kg/ha in 1000 L of
water at tasselling
stage or Endosulfan
35 EC @ 2 L/ha in
1000L of water.
Since plant height
at this stage is
maximum,
spray
should preferably
be done with foot
or rocking spray
pumps.
2. Raising 1 to 2 rows
of trap crop like
bhindi, sunkukera
or Arhar around the
field
and
destruction
of
beetles be done
mechanically.
Spray the crop with
Dimethoate 30 EC @ or
methyl demeton 25 EC @ 1
L/ha in 1000 L of water.

Spray the crop with

Carbaryl 50% WP @ 2 kg/ha
in 1000 L of water and use
foot or rocking spray
pumps.
Or
Endosulfan 35 EC @ 1.5 L in
750 L of water per hectare.
MAIZE JASSIDS: - It is a serious pest of maize in Spray with Dimethoate 30

8.

temperate region particularly in Doda district.

The nymphs and adults suck the cell sap from the
leaves as result the leaves trun papery and finally
dry up.
WHITE GRUB: Adults feed on leaves. Grubs
feed on roots, thus up take of nutrients is
reduced.

EC 2 L/ha or Endosulfan 35
EC @ 1.5 L/ha in 750 L of
water.
Use Chlorpyriphos 1.5% D
or Lindane 1.3% D @ 25
kg/ha or Phorate 10G @ 25
kg/ha.
Spray
the
surrounding area with 0.2%
Carbaryl 50% WP @ 4 g in
one L of water.

DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL

1.

HEAD SMUT: - The whole cob is replaced with

a black spore mass and there is complete grain
loss.

2.

COMMON SMUT (U.maydis): Produces galls

on the ears, axillary buds, tassels, stalks and
more rarely on leaves, galls are dull white in
colour and on rupturing expose the black
powdery mass of spores.
STALK ROT: The fields affected with the
disease emit a typical vinegar (sirka) smell. The
diseased plants topple down from the affected
spots.

3.

4.

1. Sanitation
2. Crop rotation for 2-3
years
3. Uproot the affected
plants and destroy
Treat the seed with Captan
@ 3 g/kg of seed or
carbendazium @ 2g/kg of
seed

Uproot the affected plants.

If need arises drenching
near the collar region with
mancozeb 2.5 kg + 50 g
Streptocycline in 1000 L of
water.
LEAF BLIGHT: - Long elliptical greenish brown
1. Clean
cultivation
lesions on leaves. Affected leaves are thin and
always helps to
semi-transparent. Diseased plants look burnt or
reduce the disease
frost bitten.
attack.
2. Spray the crop with
Zineb @ 0.2% at the
appearance
of
disease.

HARVESTING: - The hybrid and composite maize plants remain green even when the crop
is ready for harvest. When husk cover over the cobs dries and turns brown and grain
hardens, the crop should be harvested.
The grains from dried cobs should be shelled with traditional methods or with
hand corn-sheller and dried in sun for safe storage.

IMPORTANT HINTS FOR MAXIMIZING YIELD

1. Always purchase fresh certified seed of Hybrid Maize.
2. Provide proper water drainage system in maize.
3. Sow maize in lines for efficient weeding, interculture operations and provide a weed
free environment in maize fields.
4. Apply recommended doses of fertilizers at proper time and in proper splits.
5. Save the crop from insect pest and diseases by adopting timely plant protection
measures.
6. Under dry land conditions special measures can be taken for increasing the yield.
i)
For achieving the optimum plant population in crust prone areas, amendments
like Branker leaves, FYM, Cowpea straw of 1 cm thick layers may be used on the
sown rows.
ii)
Converse soil moisture by laying mulches.
iii)
Use foliar application of urea (3%) during dry spells.

BAJRA
Bajra has a special importance in unirrigated plain area of Jammu and Kathua
districts. The yield of the crop is low because of local seed and local cultivation practices.
The Bajra yield can be increased if improved method of cultivation is followed. Hybrid seed
of Bajra is available which has the potential to out yield common local varieties manifold in
grain yields as well as fodder. Follow the following cultivation practices to boost the Bajra
yield.
SOIL AND CLIMATE: - It is grown on wide variety of soil but does best on leveled and well
drained sandy loam soils as it is highly sensitive to water logging. It is rapid growing warm
weather crop, generally suitable for cultivation in areas with 40-65 cm of annual rainfall. The
rainfall at the flowering stage is very harmful.
VARIETIES:
1. Composite/Synthetic:- W.C.C-75, I-C.M.S-7703
2. Hybrid: - MHB-110, MH-179
SOWING TIME: - The crop is sown with the onset of monsoon. There should be enough
moisture for seed germination.
SEED RATE: - Use 4 to 5 kg of seed/ha
Always use treated seed. Treat the seed with Apron 355D @ 3 g/kg seed.
NOTE:

Always purchase fresh seeds of Hybrid Bajra every year.

METHOD OF SOWING: - Ensure enough moisture in soil for proper seed germination. Sow
the seed about 2 to 3 cm deep in rows, 45 cm apart by kera method. Three weeks after
sowing thin the seedlings so that plants are spaced 15 cm apart in the rows. Gaps may be
filled by transplanting the seedlings (received by thinning the crop). Bajra can be inter
cropped with cowpeas, urd/moong by sowing two rows of bajra and one of intercrop.
MANURE AND MANURING: - The soil may be got tested and accordingly as per the test
results, the fertilizers are applied to the crop. In absence of soil tests, following fertilizer
schedule may be adopted.

N
50

Nutrient requirement (kg/ha)

P
30

K
15

These nutrients can be had from the following fertilizer combination:

Urea
83

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
DAP
66

MOP
25

Entire quantity of PK and half of N may be applied as basal dose along with
sowing or before sowing. The remaining half of N may be top dressed after 30-40 days of
sowing coinciding with rainfall.
INTERCULTURE: - Keep the field free from weeds. Interculture to a depth of 5 cm but not
too near the plants to avoid damage to the roots. Interculture the crop 3 to 5 weeks of
sowing with hand blade hoe or khurpa. Earth up the plants with bullock drawn ridger if the
crop is sown in lines otherwise use spade for this operation.
WATER MANAGEMENT: See that the field is properly drained as water stagnation will
damage the crop. Provide shallow drains at suitable intervals for draining out the excess
water from the field. If irrigation is available, irrigate the crop at maximum tillering,
flowering and grain setting stages as these stages are most critical for moisture stress.
PLANT PROTECTION:
1. INSECTS & PESTS: LEAF EATING CATERPILLARS & GRASS HOPPER: To control the leaf eating caterpillars
and grass hoppers which appear periodically, dust the crop with Chlorpyriphos 1.5% D @ 25
kg/ha or Lindane 1.3% D @ 25 kg/ha in 750 L of water.

WEEVILS: The grey weevil which is a serious pest of cotton also shifts to this crop and
causes serious damange. It can be controlled by spraying Malathion 50 EC @ 1.25 L in 750 L
of water/ha.
BLISTER BEETLE: Blister beetle and stem borer also attack the bajra crop. Adopt the
same control measures as recommended to control these pests in case of maize crop.
II. DISEASES:
GREEN EAR DISEASE OR DOWNY MILDEW: - The leaves of infested plants show
discoloration, yellowing. Under humid conditions, the leaves are covered with downy white
growth of the fungus, which is prominent on the lower surface. The leaves turn necrotic and
there is shredding. The ears of the infected plants are transformed wholly or partly into
green heads of small, twisted leafy structures.
CONTROL MEASURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Rogue out the diseased plants early in the season to prevent secondary infection.
The diseased ears should be collected and destroyed by burning.
Treat the seed with metalaxyl 35 SD @ 3 gm per kg of seed.
Follow 3 to 4 years rotation with other crops.
Seed treatment with Carbenazim @ 2g/kg of seed.
Grow resistant varieties like WCC 75 etc.
Spray the crop 33-35 days after germination with Ridomil mz @ 0.25%.

ERGOT: - At blossoming pinkish or light coloured fluid (honey dew) exudes from spikelets
on different parts of the ear. Later dark sticky patches appear on the ear. After fertilization,
small dark brown sclerotia appear in place of grains in the glumes. Seed set is poor or is
completely inhibited. The ovary is replaced by a fungal mass with many folds on the surface.
Ergot plants should not be fed to the cattle as it contains ergotoxine, which is quite harmful
for cattle.
Control:
1. Dip the seeds before sowing in 1d0% salt solution and remove the floating sclerotia.
2. Seed treatment with Carbendazim @ 2g/kg of seed.
3. Ergot diseases can be managed by spraying the crop at boot leaf stage with Zineb @
0.2%.
SMUT:
Only scattered grains (single or in groups) in the ear are infected. The diseased
grains are converted into deep brown to black spore mass of the fungus. The smut sori are
oval or pear shaped.
CONTROL:

Seed treatment with Carbenazim or Carboxin @ 2 g/kg of seed.

HINTS FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTION:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Purchase fresh seed of Hybrid bajra every year.

Sow the crop in time.
Sow the crop in lines and keep proper distance between plants.
Sow the seed at proper depth under optimum soil moisture conditions for good
germination.
Apply the recommended dose of fertilizers.
Keep the crop free from weeds.
Fill the gaps to ensure proper plant population.
Keep the crop free from pests and diseases.
Harvest the crop at proper stage.
HYBRID JOWAR

Hybrid Jowar can offer high yields under rain fed conditions . It is suited for
Kandi belts of Jammu division.
SOILS: - Jawar can be grown on all types of soils but heavy soils are most suitable.
Adequate drainage should be provided.
VARIETY: -

CSH-6, CSH-9

LAND PREPARATION: Select a uniform and leveled piece of land with good drainage.
Plough the field 15 cm deep with Tawi plough. Obtain a good tilth by 3-4 subsequent
ploughing with Desi plough or Disc harrow, followed by planking. Apply 150 q/ha FYM or
well rotten compost before the last ploughing. Ensure optimum moisture in the soil for seed
germination.
If white ants and white grubs are a problem, apply chlordane 10% dust @ 25
kg/ha in the soil at the time of land preparation.
SOWING TIME: -

Sow with the first break of monsoon rains.

SEED RATE AND SOWING: Use 12 kg of seed per ha. Always sow fresh, healthy
certified seed. If the seed is not treated, treat the seed with Captan or Thiram @ 2 g/kg of
seed. Drill the seed not more than 4 cm deep in rows, 45 cm apart. Immediately after
germination, fill up the gaps if any by hand dibbling. Thin out the seedlings 3-4 weeks after
germination so that plants are spaced 10 to 15 cm apart in lines.
MANURING: - Apply the chemical fertilizers as per soil test result. However, in absence of
soil test results, following schedule of fertilizer is recommended. In case, 150 q of FYM
Compost is added per ha, reduce the following fertilizers by 25%.

N
50

Nutrient requirement (kg/ha)

P
30

K
15

These nutrients can be had from the following fertilizer combination:

Urea
83

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
DAP
66

MOP
25

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply whole quantity of phosphorus, Potash and half the
quantity of Nitrogen as basal dose. The remaining half of the Nitrogen may be top dressed
between 30 to 40 days after sowing, when the plants are 30 cm high or apply full quantity of
NPK and 1/3rd of urea as basal dose.
INTERCULTURE: - Keep the crop free from weeds. Give shallow interculture not more than
4 to 5 cm deep with khurpa, hand blade hoe or bullock drawn traphali can be used for
interculture opereation.
NOTE: (1) Do not interculture too near the plants as it damages roots.
(2) See that fields have adequate drainage.
PLANT PROTECTION:
INSECT AND THEIR CONTROL
SHOOT FLY AND STEM BORER: - Shoot fly is very serious in initial stage of plant growth
and cause dead hearts. Stem borer appears after shoot fly attacks and also causes dead
hearts.
To control these insects, apply Phorate 10 G granules at 10 kg/ha or Carbofuran
3 G granules at 20 kg/ha in the central whorls 10-20 days of sowing.
LEAF DEFOLIATORS, CATERPILLARS, WEEVILS, BEETLES AND EAR HEAD BUG: - They feed on
all the plant parts. Spray the crop with Carbaryl 50% WP at 1.5 kg/ha or Endosulfan 35 EC @
1.5 L in 750 L of water when they appear on the crop.
APHIDS AND JASSIDS: - These suck the sap of the plants and make the plants very weak.
Spray the crop with Methyl demeton 25 EC @ 1 L/ha or Dimethoate 30 EC @ 1
L/ha in 750 L of water.

LESSER MILLETS
SALAN
Salan is cultivated in low rainfall areas of Doda district in marginal soils. It is
commonly called (Shole). It is a drought resistant lesser millet.
VARIETIES: -

There are no standard varieties. However, Padder local is high yielding type.

LAND PREPARATION: The land should be prepared by giving2-3 ploughings folloed by

planking. Ensure good moisture conservation to obtain uniform germination and good
stand.
SOWING TIME: -

May is the optimum month for its sowing.

SEED RATE AND METHOD OF SOWING: - Use 20 kg seed/ha. Sow the seeds 2-3 cm deep in
rows spaced 30 cm apart.
MANURING: - Apply the chemical fertilizers as per soil test. However, in the absence of
such a test, the following doses are recommended per hectare.
Nutrient (kg/ha)
N
30

P
30

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
K
-

Urea
40

DAP
66

MOP
-

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply 2/3rd N and full P as a basal dose by placement

method. The remaining N be applied after one month of sowing or as the showers are
received, but before flowering depending upon the availability of moisture.
INTERCULTURE: - Keep the fields free from weeds especially during the first forty five days
after sowing. The weeding may be done with hand hoes or other interculture implements.
PLANT PROTECTION: INSECT PEST AND THEIR CONTROL
S.No.
1.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

Control measures
ANTS: They carry away the seed after Apply Lindane 1.3% D or
sowing.
Chlorpyriphos 1.5% D @ 25
kg/ha before sowing.

DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL

S.No.
1.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

Control measures
GRAIN SMUT: Only scattered grains in the Treat the seed with Captan

2.

3.

ear are infected. The diseased grains are or Thiram @ 2 g/kg of seed.
converted into black powdery mass of the
fungus.
LEAF BLAST: Eye shaped lesions appear on
1.
Seed treatment
the leaves. The lesions are ashy coloured in
with Carbendazim
the centre and surrounded by brownish
@ 2g/kg seed.
margins.
2.
Spray the crop
with Carbendazim
@
0.2%
or
Tricyclazole
@
0.06%
DOWNY MILDEW: The leaves are covered
1.
Rogue out the
diseased
plants
by a whitish fungal growth on the lower
surface. The infected leaves show
early in the season
discolouration and split into threads seed.
and burn them.
Ears are converted into green small leafy
2.
The diseased
structures.
ears should be
collected
and
burnt.
3.
Seed treatment
with Metalaxyl 35
SD @ 3g/kg.
4.
Spray the crop
with Mancozeb @
0.2% or Ridomil
MZ-72 @ 0.2%.

KANGNI
Kangni is mostly cultivated in rainfed areas of Kishtwar and Paddar in Doda
district. Locally it is known as ping and a drought resistant lesser millet. The yield of the
millet is low because of lack of improved technology. The following practices can boost its
yield.
VARIETIES:No standard varieties are yet available . However, white type Kangni
cultivated in padder area has a good yield potential.
LAND PREPARATION: - The land should be prepared by giving 2-3 ploughings, followed by
planking. Ensure good moisture conservation to obtain a uniform germination and good
stand.
SOWING TIME: May is desirable.

May is the optimum for its sowing. Sowing by the middle to 3rd week of

SEED RATE AND METHOD OF SOWING: deep in rows spaced 30 cm apart.

Use 20 kg seed per hectare. Sow the seed 2-3 cm

MANURING: - Apply the chemical fertilizers as per soil test. However, in its absence, the
following recommendations be followed.
Nutrient (kg/ha)
N
30

P
30

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
K
-

Urea
40

DAP
66

MOP
-

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Apply 2/3rd nitrogen and full dose P as basal by placement
and remaining after one month of sowing or when rains are received but before flowering
depending upon the moisture availabililty.
INTERCULTURE: Keep the fields free from weeds especially during the first forty five days
after sowing. Hand weeding may be done with hoes or other interculture implements
available.
PLANT PROTECTION: INSECT, PEST & THEIR CONTROL
S.No.
1.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

Control measures
ANTS: They carry away the seed after Apply Lindane 1.3% D or
sowing.
Chlorpyriphos 1.5% D @ 25
kg/ha before sowing.

DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL

S.No.
1.

2.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

Control measures
DOWNY MILDEW: The leaves are covered
1.
Infected plants
by a whitish fungal growth on the lower
should be uprooted
surface. The infected leaves show
and burnt.
discolouration and the ears are converted
2.
The diseased
into green structure. The intensity of disease
ears should be
increases with the increase in humidity.
collected
and
burnt.
3.
Seed treatment
with Apron 35 SD
@ 3g/kg.
4.
Spray the crop
with Mancozeb @
0.2% or Ridomil
MZ-72 @ 0.2%.
LEAF BLAST:
Eye shaped lesions are
1.
Treat seed with
observed on the leaves which increase,
Carbendazim
or
coalesce and give a blasted shape. The
Captan or Thiram

disease increase with the increase in

humidity, day temperature of 300 C and
lower night temperature.

@ 2g/kg seed.
2.
Apply
foliar
spray
of
Carbendazim
(0.1%)
or
Tricyclazone
@
0.06%
GRAIN SMUT:
Grains in the ear get partly Treat seeds with Captan or
infected. The discoloured grains are Thiram @ 2 g/kg of seed.
converted into a black powdery mass of
fungus.

3.

CHEENA
Cheena is an early maturing lesser millet and cultivated in rainfed areas of Doda
district. It can also be sown as a midterm correction where main crop of maize fails due to
cutworms or severe drought early in the season.
SOIL:

It is generally cultivated in marginal soils.

VARIETIES:
No standard varieties are available. However, Red Cheena is a high yielding
type and matures early.
LAND PREPARATION: The land should be well prepared by giving 2-3 ploughings followed
by planking. Ensure good moisture conservation to get uniform germination and good stand.
SOWING TIME:

June and July are the ideal months for its sowing.

SEED RATE AND METHOD OF SOWING:

cm deep in rows spaced 30 cm apart.

Sow seed @ 20 kg/ha. Sowing should be done 2-3

MANURING: Apply the chemical fertilizers as per soil test. However, in its absence, apply
the following schedule of fertilizers:
Nutrient (kg/ha)
N
30

P
30

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
K
-

Urea
40

DAP
66

MOP
-

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply 2/3rd of nitrogen and full phosphatic fertilizer as a basal
dose by placement. The remaining nitrogen should be applied after one month of sowing
but before flowering, depending upon availability of moisture.

INTERCULTURE: Keep the fields free from weeds. Give at least one hand weeding within
one month after germinations. The weeding may be done with hand hoe or other
interculture implements.
PLANT PROTECTION:
INSECT, PEST AND THEIR CONTROL
S.No.
1.

Name of insect and symptoms of attack

ANTS: They carry away the seed after sowing.

Control measures
Apply Chlorpyriphose 1.5% D
or Lindane 1.3% D @ 25
kg/ha before sowing.
TOP SHOOT BORER:
It attacks cheena Spray Methyl demeton 25 EC
resulting in unfilled grains and sterile panicle
@ 1L/ha

2.

DISEASE AND THEIR CONTROL: S.No.

1.

Name of insect and symptoms

HEAD SMUT:
The panicle bears a black
sooty mass in place of grains.

Control measures
The infected plants should be
collected from the standing
field and burnt. Seed
treatment with Carboxin @
2g/kg seed.

OIL SEED CROPS

SESAMUM (TIL)

It is an important crop for dryland belt of Jammu province and generally is

grown under rainfed conditions.
SOIL:

Well drained sandy loam soils are best suited for its cultivation.

VARIETY:

Punjab Til-I

LAND PREPARATION: The crop requires well prepared seedbed. To get the desired tilth,
the land may be ploughed with tawi plough followed by 2-3 ploughings with disc harrow or
desi plough. Each ploughing may be followed by planking and there should be enough
moisture in the soil for seed germination.
SEED RATE AND SOWING: Use 2 to 2 kg of seed per ha. The seed being very small, mix
it withsand to ensure even distribution. The crop is mostly sown in Ist week of July or with
the onset of monsoon. Sow the crop in lines 30 cm apart. Maintain plant distance of 15 cm

by thinning the plants after germination. Do not sow the seed deeper sthan 4 to 5 cm in the
soil.
MANURING:
Apply 100q of well rotten FYM/Compost/ha and incorporate it well in the
soil with the last ploughing. In light soil of low fertility, the following plant nutrients may also
be applied:
(kg/ha)
N
20

P
10

K
-

The above nutrients can be made available from these fertilizers.

(kg/ha)
Urea
DAP
35
22
Drill whole quantity of Urea and DAP before sowing in the field.
INTERCULTURE: One thorough hand hoeing may be given three weeks after sowing. Thin
out the plants during interculture operation to maintain plant to plant distance of 15 cm
within rows.
PLANT PROTECTION:
Hairy Caterpillars, Leaf Roller, Pod Borer, Aphids & White Fly asre
the important insect pests which damage the til crop.
(i) Collection and destruction of first and second instar larvae of hairy caterpillars present
on underside of skeletonized leaves.
(ii) Dust the crop with Chlorpyhriphos 1.5% D or Lindane 1.3% D @ 25 kg/ha or spray the
crop with Carbaryl 50% WP 1.5 kg/ha or Endosulfan 35 EC @ 1.5 L/ha in 750 L of
water with knap sack pump. This will also control other insects besides hairy
caterpillars.
WHITE FLY:
These flies damage the crops by sucking the cell sap from leaves and pods.
White fly also spread mosaic virus from one plant to another. Spray the crop with Malathin
50 EC @ 1 ml/L of water (0.05%)
DISEASES :

PHYLLODY

In case of phyllody, the floral parts are transformed into green leafy structures
followed by profuse branching and plants assume a bunchy top and no seed is formed.
Rogue out the diseased plants to prevent further spread of the disease.
BACTERIAL BLIGHT:
Numerous golden yellow spots appear on leaves and pods. The
disease can be controlled by spraying the crop with Copper Oxychloride (0.2%) +
Streptomycin Sulphate (250 ppm).

HARVESTING AND THRESHING: Timely harvesting of the crop is very important, otherwise
the shattering of the seed takes place. The plants are harvested when they turn pale at
maturity and are tried into small bundles for stacking. Two shakings of the bundles are
enough to collect the entire produce.
HINTS FOR MAXIMISING YIELD
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Prepare a well pulversied seed bed containing plenty of moisture.

Use good certified seed of a recommended variety.
Follow the recommended plant protection measures.
Heavy manuring should be avoided.
Harvest the crop at proper time otherwise shattering of seed will take place.
GROUNDNUT

SOIL: A well drained sandy soil overlying a loamy sub-soil is considered ideal for a rainy
crop. Where irrigation facilities are available, sandy loam and loamy soils can also be put
under groundnut cultivation.
LAND PREPARATION: Plough the land with tawi plough and give 2-3 ploughings with desi
plough or disc harrow. Each ploughing should be followed by planking.
VARIETIES:

PUNJAB NO-1, M-13 AND JL-24

SEED RATE AND SEED TREATMENT: Healthy and well filled pods should be hand shelled
about a fortnight prior to sowing. Treat the seed with Thiram or Carbendazim @ 2g/kg seed.
About 100 kg of pods are sufficient for one hectare.
TIME OF SOWING: The rainfed crop can be sown in March/April and from the last week of
June to Ist week of July with on set of monsoon in the sub-tropical area of Jammu division.
Irrigated crop should be sown during first fortnight of June after pre-irrigation. Seed should
be sown by kera, pora or drilled at depth of 5 cm. Row to row spacing of 30 cm with 22.5 cm
plant to plant distance be adopted.
MANURES AND FERTILIZERS: Apply the fertilizers as per recommendations of the soil test
results. However, in general recommendations are as under:(kg/ha)
N
15

P
40

K
25

The above nutrients can be made available from these fertilizers.

(kg/ha)
Urea

DAP

88

40

Drill entire quantity of DAP & MOP with last ploughing.

INTERCULTURE: Care should be taken to keep soil loose so that pegs can penetrate easily
for pod formation. After third week of sowing, give one hoeing. Give 2nd hoeing and
weeding in the 6th week of sowing. Do not burry the plants in earthing up operation.
IRRIGATION: 2 to 3 irrigations are required. First irrigation be given at the start of the
flowering and subsequent irrigations may be given whenever required.
GAP FILLING: After germination, if the gaps are observed, fill them by dibbling groundnut
kernels or moong or urd seeds.
PLANT PROTECTION:
1. INSECT PESTS AND THEIR CONTROL:
TERMITES, HAIRY CATERPILLARS, APHIDS,
JASSIDS, LEAF MINER AND WHITE GRUB are the important insects which damage the
groundnut crop.
Termites can be controlled by mixing Lindane 1.3% D @ 25 kg/ha in the soil with
the last ploughing.
Hairy caterpillars control same as in Til crop.
Aphids, jassids and leaf miner can be controlled by spraying the crop with
Methyl dementon 25 EC @ 1 L/ha or Dimethoate 30 EC @ 1 L/ha in 750 L of water.
White grub-same as in maize crop.
II. DISEASES AND THEIR CONTROL:
important.

Among the diseases, Stem rot and Tikka diseases are

Seed treatment with Captan or Thiran @ 2.5 g/kg of seed spray the crop with
Mancozeb @ 0.2% or Copper Oxychloride @ 0.3% or Carbendazim @ 0.1%.
HARVESTING:
start shedding.

The crop should be harvested when most of the leaves turn yellow and

PULSE CROPS
MOONG AND MASH
Mash and Moong are the most important pulse crops of rainy season. Pulses
are next to cereals as main valuable source of protein. Growing of pulse crop also improves
soil fertility.
CLIMATE:

These crops thrive best under hot and humid climate of subtropical plains.

SOIL: These pulse crops do well on all type of soils, but light sandy loam to heavy clay are
ideal soils for Mash/Moong cultivation. Prefer heavy soils for moong cultivation.
PREPARATION OF LAND:
Plough the land with Tawi plough followed by 1-2 ploughing
with desi plough or disc harrow. Each ploughing should be followed by planking to get the
desired tilth.
VARIETIES:
I)

MASH

ii)

MOONG

PANT U-19
UTTARA
PDM-54
ML-131
ML-818

Suitable both for kharif season and for

summer sowing.
However varieties of moong, viz, PS-16,
PS-7 can be sown during summer season
only.

SEED RATE: Use 15 to 20 kg of seed per ha. Treat the seed with Thiram or Captan @ 3g
per kg of seed before sowing.
INOCULATION: It is better to inoculate the seed with Rhizobium culture before sowing for
getting higher yields.
TIME & METHOD OF SOWING:
Kharif mash crop is sown with onset of monsoon upto
15the July in sub-tropical area and end of June in intermediate area upto 750 altitude.
However, upto 800 m altitude, it can be sown upto Ist week of July. Summer crop of mash is
sown from 15th March to Ist week of April. However, summer moong can be sown upto 20th
April. The crop should be sown in lines 30 cm apart by Kera method. The seed should be
sown 4 to 6 cm deep.
MANURES AND FERTILIZER:
It is better to get the soil tested and apply fertilizers
according to the recommendations. In general, following schedule of fertilizer combination
is recommended: Nutrients (kg/ha)
N
16

P
40

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
DAP
90

Whole quantity of DAP should be drilled before sowing with pora.

i) CULTURAL WEED CONTROL PRACTICES:
Give one weeding and hoeing one month
after sowing when the plants acquire the height of 15-20 cm with hand blade hoe,
khurpa or medium cultivator.
ii) CHEMICAL METHOD: Use Fluchloralin @ 0.75 kg a.i./ha in 800-1000 L of water as preplant incorporation to control weeds in the field or Pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i./ha as
pre-emergence application.

IRRIGATION:
Generally during Kharif, mash crop does not require any irrigation, but in
case of failures of rains, the crop should be irrigated. In case of heavy rains, water should
be drained off from the field, otherwise it will damage the crop.
In case of summer sowing, regular irrigations at an interval of 10 to 15 days may
be given to the crop. However, summer crop requires 2 irrigations under heavy soil, 3
under medium and 4 under light soil conditions. Last irrigation should be given at pod
formation stage.
PLANT PROTECTION:
diseases.

Adopt the following measures to control the insect pest and

i) Mechanical control same as in Til crop.

ii) HAIRY CATERPILLAR: Spray Endosulfan 35 EC @ 15 L/ha or Carbaryl 50% WP @ 1.5
kg/ha in 750 L water.
iii) WHITE FLY:
These damage the crop by sucking the cell sap from leaves and pods.
White fly also spreads mosaic virus from one plant to another.
Spray the crop with Malathion 50 EC @ 1ml/L of water.
LEAF SPOT DISEASES:
VIRUS DISEASES:

Spray the crop with Zineb (0.2%) or Mancozeb (0.25%)

Remove the infected plants and burn them.

HARVESTING: The crop may be harvested when the leaves fall off and most of the pods
turn grayish black. Uprooting of the matured crop should be avoided. Threshing should be
done by using conventional method.

SOYBEAN
Soybean is an important industrial crop being presently used in the antibiotic
food processing and vegetable ghee making factories. A small portion of produce is also
consumed as pulse. It contains 40% protein and 20% oil.
CLIMATE REQUIREMENT: Though soybean is a crop of temperate region, it grows well in
plains as well from the end of June to October.
SOILS: It can be grown under a wide range of soils but fertile well drained loamy soils are
best for its cultivation. The soil pH of 6 to 6.5 is best to the nodulation bacteria for the
efficient conversion of atmospheric nitrogen. Water logging is harmful to the crop.
LAND PREPARATION:
The land should be ploughed once with Tawi plough followed by
disc harrow or desi plough two to three times. Each ploughing needs to be followed by
planking so that good tilth is obtained.

VARIETIES:
1) BRAGG
2) CLARK-6
3) PB-1 for hilis
SEED RATE:

Use 62.5 kg of seed per ha.

INOCULATION:
Soybean is a leguminous crop & requires special treatment of seed with
bacterial culture (Rhizobium culture) for its establishment in the area. The seed should be
inoculated with bacterial culture at sowing time. Smear the seeds with 10% solution of
Jaggery. Add bacterial culture and mix it well in the seed and sow the treated seeds
immediately.
TIME AND METHOD OF SOWING: Soybean is sown with the onset of monsoon in the 1st
week of July in subtropical areas. In other areas, its sowing time coincides with maize
sowing. Heavy rains immediately after sowing adversely affects germination. It should
preferably be sown after the pre-monsoon showers. The seed should be sown in lines 45 cm
apart at an optimum seed depth of 2.5 to 5 cm.
Sow PB-I Variety during 1st fortnight of May in hilly areas.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT:

Apply the following plant nutrients to get a good yield.

These plant nutrients can be made available from the following fertilizers:

N
20

(kg/ha)
P
K
Urea
DAP
MOP
40
20
10
88
33
Drill whole DAP & MOP at the time of sowing. Top dress 10 kg urea.

INTERCULTURE: Weeding and hoeing should be done after 15th and 35th day after
germination with khurpa or V-blade hoe.
IRRIGATION: It is a rainy season crop and generally no irrigation is given. However, if rains
fail during the growing period, one irrigation at the time of pod filling is very useful.
PLANT PROTECTION: Hairy Caterpillar, Flea beetle, Jassids and White fly damage the
crop. Adopt the following control measures to control these insect pests.
1.

HAIRY CATERPILLARS

2.

JASSIDS AND WHITE FLY

I)Mechanical control same as in Til crop.

ii)Dust the crop with Lindane 1.3% D @ 25 kg/ha
or spray the crop with Endosulfan 35 EC @ 1.5
L/ha in 750 L of water.
Spray the crop with Dimethoate 30 EC @ 1 L ha in
750 L of water.

HARVESTING:
The crop should be harvested when leaves fall off and the pods change
colour. The harvesting of the crop should not be delayed otherwise the shedding of grains
from pods will take place.
THRESHING:
The threshing can be done with the conventional methods used in case of
other pulses. Care should be taken to avoid severe trampling, as it reduces the quality and
germination of the seed.
STORAGE:
The moisture content of seed for storing should not exceed 7%. The seed
should be stored in dry bins or in the bags kept on wooden racks. The properly stored seed
remains viable for about a year. The seed can, however, be stored for a longer period for
other uses.
COWPEAS
Cowpeas are mostly grown in rainfed areas during rainy season as a mixed crop
with maize or as a pure crop. It is an important pulse crop in the intermediate region of
Jammu province. For getting higher yield from this crop, the following package of practices
are recommended:VARIETIES:
CLIMATE:

C-152, PS-42, CULTURE-1

It requires warm climate and can be grown during summer and kharif seasons.

SOIL:
It thrives best on light to heavy loam soils with good drainage facility especially
during rainy season. However, for summer crop (March-June) heavy soils are better, since
such soils are water retentive and as such number of irrigations required are less.
LAND PREPARATION: 2 to 3 ploughings followed by sohaga are sufficient to get good seed
bed. The field should be free from root stubble, grasses and clods.
MIXED CROPPING: For Zone No. III cowpeas can be sown mixed with maize and in Zone
No. II with bajra. Sow one row of cowpeas and two rows of maize/bajra.
TIME OF SOWING: During summer, it should be sown from 15th to 30th March under
irrigated condition in the areas of Jammu plains. Infact, it can be sown after the harvest of
sarson and barley as a third crop in sequence in paddy growing areas especially with cultureI variety.
During kharif, it should be sown with the onset of monsoon upto 10th July.
However, its sowing can be extended upto 3rd week of July with culture-I variety in subtropical areas. In hills, its sowing time coincides with time of maize sowing.
SEED RATE:

Use 20-25 kg/ha seed for pure crop and 10 kg/ha for mixed crop with maize.

INOCULATION:

Inoculate the seeds with Rhizobium culture before sowing.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION:
As a pure crop, it requires 18 kg N and 46 kg P/ha i.e. 100 kg
DAP, when grown mixed with maize use N,P,K doses as required for maize. For additional
benefit use Rhizobium culture.
IRRIGATION: It should be grown as irrigated crop during summer season in Jammu plains.
Under such conditions, it requires 4-6 irrigations under light soil and 2-3 under heavy soil
conditions. During summer, it should be sown in heavy soil where paddy is grown. One
irrigation 15-20 days after germination and two during flowering are sufficient to get higher
yield. During kharif it is grown as rainfed crop only.
HOEING AND WEEDING:
Care should be taken that during the first month of the crop,
there should be no weeds in the crop. As such, one weeding 15-20 days after germination is
sufficient. It forms canopy at a very early stage and thereby has a smothering effect on
weeds.
HARVESTING: It requires two pickings and then final harvesting. At the time of harvesting,
green stalks can be fed to the cattle as fodder after picking the matured pods during both
the season.
YIELD:
The yield varies from variety to variety. The higher yield is obtained from C-152
variety, although its grains are of brown colour. It yields 15 to 20 q/ha during summer and 810 q/ha during rainy season. Other varieties yield less than this variety but grain quality is
better, being milky white in colour.
MIXED CROPPING OF RAJMASH WITH MAIZE
Maize and rajmash are grown mixed in hilly area of Jammu division. It can be
grown as a pure crop. Taking Rajmash as a pure crop is not economical because returns
from a pure crop are meager. Most of the Rajmash varieties are red seeded twinning type
which require arrangements for support during the crop growth period. So when sown
mixed it gets natural support from maize plants.
All the practices required for maize crop are needed for this crop besides,
following points are required to be observed for increasing the rajmash production from a
mixed crop.
SEED RATE: Use 20 kg of maize seed and 1 kg of rajmash seed per ha. Mixed cropping
of maize & rajmash can be undertaken by using seed rate of 8:1.
SOWING: The sowing should be done in proper moisture conditions at a depth of 5 cm.
Rajmash seed should be sown within rows of maize plant.
SOWING TIME:

Sowing time of rajmash coincides with the sowing time of maize.

FERTILIZERS:
No additional fertilizers are required for rajmash crop. Fertilizers
recommended for maize are sufficient to meet its requirement.
HARVESTING: The pods from the earlier flushes of flowers mature earlier, which exhibit
shattering tendency and should be hand picked. The pods from later flushes be harvested
subsequently.
PLANT PROTECTION
INSECT PESTS
APHIDS:
These damage the crops by sucking the cell sap from leaves and pods. Aphids
also spread yellow mosaic virus from one plant to another. To control the aphids spray the
crops with 750 L of water/ha in 1000 L of water.
DISEASES:
Anthracose, Leaf spot and Rust diseases are most common in rajmash crop
and can be controlled by:
1. Seed treatment with Captan or Thiram @ 2.5 g per kg of seed.
2. Spray the crop with Zineb (0.2%). Repeat the spray after 10 days interval if need arises.
FODDER CROPS
LUCERNE (Medicago sativa)
This is an important perennial leguminous forage crop and is generally know as
king of fodders. It is highly nutritious containing more than 20% protein content. It can also
be grown successfully in orchards. The crop can be raised upto an altitude of 3300 m or
more. It is resistant to frost and can also withstand temperature upto 490 c and drought as
well. Average height of the plant is about 80 cm.
PREPARATION OF LAND:
The crop thrives well in deep black loamy and light soils. The
land should be ploughed 4-5 times till fine tilth is attained. Crop growth is hampered if the
land is not free from weeds. The soil should have sufficient moisture at the time of sowing.
The plots should be well leveled to facilitate proper irrigation. It is preferred if the land is
divided into small plots of 10 x 20 or 20 x 30 sq. m for efficient irrigation.
VARIETIES:
regions.

SIRSA-8 AND SIRSA-9 are good fodder varieties for tropical and sub-tropical

METHOD OF SOWING: Three methods are usually followed. Broadcasting is adopted for
fodder production, but for seed production line sowing or sowing on ridges is preferred
Lines should be 30-40 cm apart. The seeds should not be sown more than 1 cm deep as
shallow sowing ensures proper germination.
SEED RATE:

For line sown crop 15 to 20 kg of seed/ha is enough to obtain good yield.

INOCULATION:

Inoculate the seed with Rhizobium culture before sowing.

SOWING TIME: Under the temperate agro-climatic regions Lucerne can be sown in three
different seasons i.e. spring (April to ending May), summer (July to August) and autumn
(September to ending November). Autumn sowing is usually preferred. But in the tropical
and sub-tropical areas, September to November is the only suitable time for sowing of this
crop.
MANURES AND FERTILIZERS: 5 to 6 tonnes/ha of well rotten F.Y.M. is applied and mixed
with soil well before sowing. 60 kg P and 5 kg N/ha is given as basal dose. After 1st and 3rd
cutting, application of 80 kg of DAP/ha ensures better fodder yield. In subsequent year,
apply equal quantity of fertilizers i.e. full P and nitrogen in split doses after each cut.
IRRIGATION:
Irrigation requirement for Lucerne is quite heavy. In orchards, it can be
grown under normal irrigations. 4 to 5 irrigations are essential between sowing and 1st
cutting and sub-sequent irrigations are given at 10-15 days interval. At any cost, the soil
should be kept moist till satisfactory germination is obtained. Irrigation after every cut is
must.
CUTTING AND YIELD: As the crop takes long time to establish, the 1st cut is often delayed
and gets ready in 70, 90 days. Subsequent cuttings are taken at an interval of 30-45 days
depending upon how well the crop is looked after. Cuttings are usually taken when the
height of the crop is 30-40 cm.
Under normal conditions 600-800 q/ha of green fodder is obtained in a year.
NOTE:
Lucerne like red clover and berseem when fed whole, cause bloating in cattle,
which often proves fatal. It is as such advised to feed the fodder chaffed and mixed with
some chaffed straw. No such need arises when fed in the form of hay. Lucerne can be grown
mixed with grasses/crops such as Rhodes grass, Guinea grass, anjan grass etc.
HYBRID NAPIER
It is perennial vegetatively propagated crop but most of the green fodder
becomes available during summer months from March to October. Its growth is checked
during winter but resumes as soon as season changes.
AREA OF ADOPTION:
It requires hot and moist climate and can be grown in Jammu,
Kathua and some parts of udhampur district. It can also be grown successfully on lower
hills.
VARIETIES:

PUSA, GIANT.N.B-21

TIME OF PLANTING: It can be planted from mid February to end of March and mid June to
end of July but latter planting is better.

METHOD OF PLANTING: It is propagated by root slips or even by stem cuttings. One root
slip per hill or one stem cutting with 2-3 modes at the rate of 18,000-20,000 to plant per
hectare are needed. A small portion of the shoot or bud is kept in the open and rest is
buried in the soil.
Keep 80 cm distance between rows and 60 cm within the rows from plant to
plant.
MANURING AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION:
F.Y.M/ha at time of land preparation.

Apply 20 cart loads of well rotten compost or

Under Irrigated conditions, apply 80 kg N and 40 kg P per hectare

whereas under unirrigated conditions, apply 40 kg N and 20 kg P/ha.
Full dose of P may be applied at the time of planting. Nitrogen may be
applied in equal split doses after each cutting. Repeat the same schedule of fertilizer
every year.
IRRIGATION: Proper drainage should be provided during rainy season as it is
susceptible to water logging. The crop should be irrigated at an interval of 10 to 15
days during the mid seasons and interval should be reduced during hot summer
months.
INTERCULTURE:
Each cutting should be followed by light ploughing to keep the
soil loose and friable.
INTERCROPPING: During kharif no intercrop can be taken due to its heavy growth.
During rabi senji or tetraploid berseem can be taken as an intercrop. Ordinarily
berseem cannot be sown as intercrop because dormancy period of nappier is short.
HARVESTING: First cutting is ready about 50-60 days of planting and subsequent
cuttings are ready in 30-35 days interval during the growing period.
YIELD:

It yields about 1000-1150 quintals of green fodder per year.

COWPEAS FODDER

It is one of the most important kharif legume containing about 17%

protein. It can be grown in combination with Jawar and bajra for increasing the
nutritive value of fodder under irrigated as well as rainfed conditions. It is also hay
crop. It grows very well under orchards.
VARIETIES:
EC-4216 and HF-642-1 are the most suitable varieties of cowpeas for
fodder. TYPE-2 is also suitable.

PREPARATION OF LAND: Sowing starts from Ist week of April and continues upto
the end of July. For fodder, the seeds are sown by broadcasting but for seed
production, seeds are sown in lines 45 cm apart.
SEED RATE:

50-60 KG/HA depending upon the method of sowing.

INOCULATION:

Inoculate the seed with Rhizobium culture.

MANURES AND FERTILIZERS: - To ensure a good stand and yields, 60 kg P & 20 kg

N/ha is given as basal dose, 20 kg N is top dressed after 40 days of sowing.
INTERCULTURE AND IRRIGATION: Weeding is essential during the early stages of
crop growth. Line sown crop needs 2-3 weedings to ensure proper expansion of fast
growing vines. Under irrigated conditions 2-3 irrigations are required. The crop is
raised successfully under rainfed conditions also.
HARVESTING AND YIELD:
Fodder crop is ready for harvest in 60-70 days time.
Seed crop is ready in 110-120 days. The plant after seed picking, is also fed to cattle.
Fodder yield varies from 150.200 q ha.
MIXED CROPPING:
and nappier.

Cowpeas can be grown mixed with guara, teosite, bajra, chari

BAJRA FODDER
Bajra is an important kharif fodder crop and can be grown both under
irrigated and rainfed conditions. This crop is suitable for kandi areas of this division.
It can with stand prolonged drought. It is also a good silage crop. It is good forage
crop especially for milch cattle when sown mixed with cowpeas fodder.
VARIETIES:

S-530, F-2 generation of HB.1 or any open pollinated variety.

LAND PREPARATION AND SOWING TIME:

Light soils are preferred for its
cultivation, 2-3 ploughings are sufficient. Removal of stubbles from field is essential.
It is sown from ending April to mid May and can be extended upto mid July under
rainfed condions.
SEED RATE AND METHOD OF SOWING: 10 kg of seed/ha is recommended. For
fodder production, broadcasting is preferred. The crop is also sown mixed with
legumes like cowpeas or guara. The seed rate in that case is reduced to half.

MANURE AND FERTILIZERS: Apply 7-10 tonnes/ha of well rotten FYM at lease 3-4
weeks before sowing, 30 kg N & 40 kg P/ha is also applied as basal dose. 30kg N/ha
is given as top dressing followed by irrigation or before the rain is expected.
IRRIGATION: The plants should not be allowed to wilt. The crop is harvested when
the plants are succulent and earing has started.
YIELD:
Fodder yield varies from 25-33 tonnes/ha depending on the number of
cutting taken which vary from 2-3 under irrigated conditions.
JOWAR FODDER
Jowar is one of the important kharif fodder crops grown both under
irrigated and rainfed conditions. It gives best stand where there is low rainfall and
high humidity. Jowar is also relished very much by cattle as silage.
VARIETIES:
CHARRI.

Important varieties are UJJAIN, SWARNA-413, TYPE-4 AND M.P.

TIME OF SOWING: Sowing time starts from ending April and continues up to the
end of May in sub temperate zones. While in sub-tropical zones, sowing can be
extended upto middle of July. It is often sown mixed with legumes like cowpes to
provide nutritive feed for milch cattle.
SEED RATE AND METHOD OF SOWING: Seed rate varies from 50-60 kg/ha
depending upon the method of sowing. The crop should be sown 33 cm apart for
seed production and for fodder it should be sown by broadcasting. Use 30 kg of
jowar seed and 30 kg of cowpeas seed per hectare when sown mixed.
MANURE AND FERTILIZERS:
Well rotten F.Y.M. @ 7-10 tonnes/ha is applied at
least a month before sowing & thoroughly mixed with soil. In addition, 40 kg N and
40 kg P/ha are given as basal dose. Top dressing of 20 kg N/ha is given after 40 days
of sowing, followed by irrigation or before rainfall is expected.
IRRIGATION:
Do not allow the crop to wilt. There should be proper drainage.
Water logging is fatal for the crop. Excess water should be drained out immediately.
HARVESTING: In early stages of growth, Jowar contain HCN which is fatal for cattle.
The crop for fodder gets ready in about 80 days and should be cut when lower
leaves start yellowing/before the stems get wood/when crop has one half to one
third heads emerged. Under irrigated conditions M.P. Charri variety gives 2-3
cuttings.

YIELD:
Fodder yield varies from 300-350 q per ha. (To avoid wastage, fodder
should be chaffed before feeding)
MIXED CROPPING: Jowar can be sown mixed with other crops like M.P. Charri or
cowpeas or moong or mash.
PIONEER JOWAR
Pioneer Jowar, a hybrid variety is becoming popular among the farmers
of Jammu & Kashmir districts. It has an advantage over the other varieties of Jowar
having better capability of regenerations. Hence, it is a multi-cut variety and can
give 2 to 3 cuts depending upon the efficiency of management. Its cultivation is
recommended in sub-tropical areas of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur & Rajouri
districts.
TIME OF SOWING: It can be sown from March to July in the irrigated areas but in
unirrigated areas, it should be sown in the month of July only.
SEED RATE:

Use 25 to 30 kg of seed/ha.

SPACING: Sowing is normally done by broadcasting.

METHOD: In case, seed drill is used, keep a distance of 30 cm from line to line and
10 cm from seed to seed.
FERTILIZER DOSE: Apply 125 kg DAP end 60 kg urea at the time of showing and 75
kg urea after each cut/ha.
HARVESTING:
First cut of green fodder is ready after 40 days of sowing and
subsequent cuts can be taken after 25-30 days of the previous cut. In total 2 to 3
cuts of the fodder can be taken. Cuttings of the green fodder should be taken when
the plants attain 1 m height and must be 10 cm above the ground level. Being a
hybrid variety, fresh seed should be used every year.
GUARA
Clusterbean, locally known as guara, is one of the important legume
fodder crops in the kharif season. Besides, being good it can be used as a green
manuring crop. It can be sown in irrigated as well as in unirrigated areas. It is better
if the crop is sown mixed with maize, sorghum or bajra fodder. Guara seed can be
used as a concentrate for animals.

SOIL AND CLIMATIC REQUIREMENTS:

It should be sown in sub-tropical areas of
the division. The crop can tolerate the high temperature of May, June very well. It
requires moderate humidity. High rainfall increases the incidence of guara leaf
blight. Guara can be grown on a wide range of soils, but it does best on well drained
deep loamy soils. It is highly sensitive to water logged conditions.
VARIETIES:

FS-227 and Ageta Guara-III

SOWING TIME: The sowings of the fodder crop start from the first week of June to
the first week of August. In mixtures with charri, maize etc. its sowing can be started
from April. Crop grown for seed purpose should be sown in the first half of July.
METHOD OF SOWING AND SEED RATE: The fodder crop be sown by broadcasting
the seed or in rows 30 cm apart and the seed crop in rows 45 cm apart. For pure
fodder 45-50 kg of seed/ha and for mixed sowing fodder with chari, maize, bajra etc.
25 to 30 kg/ha of seed is recommended. For seed crop 20-25 kg of seed is sufficient
for one hectare.
MANURING: It is legume crop, so only a starter dose of 10-15 kg of N/ha be given.
About 20-25 kg of P/ha should be drilled before sowing for getting good yields from
this crop.
IRRIGATION:
If the rainfall is well distributed, this crop does not need any
irrigation. When the rainfall is not sufficient 1-3 irrigations are required. No irrigation
be given to the seed crop after 3rd week of September as it delays the maturity of
the crop. Surplus rain water should not be allowed to stand in the field.
HARVESTING:
The harvesting of green fodder may be started as soon as pods
begin to form and continued till the pods are fully formed. The harvesting may be
started earlier, depending upon the need for green fodder. Generally 300-450 q of
green fodder/ha is obtained. Good crop raised for seed production can yield 10-12.5
q of grain per hectare.
TEOSINTE OR MAKCHARI
Teosinte is wild relative of maize. It is leafy succulent with profuse
tillering capacity, shows good regeneration after cutting. It is grown for providing
green fodder in drier months of May-June and October-November. It is being grown
for green fodder or for silage purpose. The crop is best suited to warm humid
regions, receiving annual rainfall 100 cm or more. However, it can be grown under
drier regions and its yielding potentiality can be exploited only with high fertility and

assured irrigation. The crop is more tolerant to insect pests and diseases in
comparison to maize or sorghum.
PREPARATORY TILLAGE:
Deep ploughing is to be given by soil turning plough
followed by harrowing and planking.
SOIL:

Rich well drained toil.

VARIETY:
November.

SIRSA Improved, provides fodder during scarcity period of October-

MANURING:

FYM 40 tonnes/ha, N 50 kg/ha, P 40-50 kg/ha and K 30-40 kg/ha.

BASAL DOSE:
Apply entire quantity of FYM about 2-3 weeks before sowing. Half
quantity of N and entire quantity of P and K are to be placed 7-10 cm below the seed
at the time of sowing.
TOP DRESSING:
after each cut.
SOWING:

The remaining N is to be top dressed in two to three equal splits

(Time of sowing): March to August.

SEED RATE:

40-50 kg/ha for fodder & 20-25 kg/ha for seed production.

ROW TO ROW DISTANCE:

production.
IRRIGATION:

30 cm for fodder production/45 cm for seed

4-5

HARVESTING:
Ist cutting 60-70 days after sowing & sub-sequent cut 80-90 days.
For single cut, harvest after tasselling stage. As the crop suffers badly from grain
shattering, so harvest, well in time to avoid losses.
YIELD:

Green fodder: - 800 to 1000

Grain: - 100 to 120 kg /ha

MIXED CROPPING: This crop can be grown mixed with other crops like Teosinte +
Cowpea or Moong or Guara.
DEENANATH GRASS
It is most important annual grass due to its good nutritive value and
palatability to all classes of livestock. It is mostly used as a cut fodder, but can also
be used as a pasture grass due to its excellent regeneration from self-sown seed. It is

adapted to warm climate and can be grown successfully under both rainfed and
irrigated conditions.
SOIL: It thrives well on fertile loamy soil with pH range of 6-8, but it can be grown
on sandy soils with adequate manuring.
PREPARATION OF LAND: It requires a well prepared moist seed bed. The soil can
be prepared by giving first ploughing with soil turning plough followed by 3-4
harrowings.
SEED RATE:
A seed rate of 7.5 kg/ha required depending upon the method and
time of sowing.
TIME OF METHOD OF SOWING:
Under irrigated conditions, the sowing of grass
nd
can be done from 2 week of April to ending May. But under rainfed conditions, the
sowing can be started soon after the commencement of monsoon rain. The seed
either be broadcasted or drilled in lines 4-5 cm apart.
MANURES AND FERTILIZER:
About 200 q/ha of well rotten FYM is applied one
month prior to sowing. 60 kg, 40 kg and 15 kg of N,P & K/ha respectively is the
optimum dose of fertilizer. Full dose of P & K and 50% of N is applied as a basal dose
and rest of N be given in split doses which should be equally applied after each cut.
IRRIGATION: During hot summer days. It should be irrigated after every ten days
but, during rainy season, it requires no irrigation.
YIELD: An average yield of about 300 q/ha of fodder is taken in three cuttings. The
first cutting can be taken in about 100 days after sowing under favourable
conditions.
MIXED CROPPING: It can be grown mixed with cowpeas or mash or Lucerne.
KAZUNGULA GRASS
It is very important leafy and palatable grass with a fair nutritive value. It
can be used well for hay or grazing and is particularly useful because of its good
winter growth. It is adaptive to both tropical and sub-tropical and can be grown
successfully upto an elevation of 1500 m. It can be grown under both rainfed and
irrigated conditions. As rainfed crop, it is planted in areas receiving 152 cm or above
rainfall.
SOIL:

It thrives well on fertile loam soils, but it can be grown on light soils also.

PREPARATION OF LAND:
It requires well prepared seed bed. The soil can be
prepared by ploughing with soil turning plough followed by 3-4 harrowings.
SEED RATE: The grass is propagated vegetatively through root slips/stem cuttings.
About 30,000 root slips are required to plant an area of one hectare.
TIME AND METHOD OF SOWING:
Under irrigated conditions, the roots are
planted from February onwards, but as a rainfed crop, it should be planted on the
commencement of monsoon rains. The root slips/stem cuttings should be planted at
a distance of 60 x 60 cms.
MANURES AND FERTILIZER:
125 to 200 q of well decomposed FYM should be
applied to the field about one week before planting of the grass. Chemical fertilizer
such as N,P,K at optimum dose. Full dose of P,K and 50% of N be given at time of
plantation and rest 50% of N 18 is to be applied in equal split doses after each
cutting.
IRRIGATION:

The crop should be irrigated frequently during hot summer days.

YIELD:
Under irrigated conditions, the green fodder yield comes about 900 q/ha
per year in seven cuttings. The first cut will be ready in 80 days from planting and
subsequent cutting will be taken at an interval of six to eight weeks.
MIXED CROPPING:
beans.

It can be grown mixed with guara, lucerne, cowpea or velvent

SUBABOL
It is an ever green tree, often called the miracle tree grown for
improving soil fertility and fodder. It is a deep rooted leguminous plant and a good
source of protein for animals. However, it contains a toxic substance called as
mimosine, therefore, animals should be fed with mixed forages.
It has tiny flowers that form fluffy white balls. Pods are thin, flat and
droop in clusters.
CLIMATE AND SOIL: It grows best in tropical and sub-tropical areas and is suitable
even for rocky steep hills, marginal soils well drained wet areas and dry regions.
RECOMMENDED VARIETIES:
a) For fodder tree
b) For growing as pastures

Peru type
Hawaian type

SEED TREATMENT:
In view of the hard seed coat, soak the seed in warm water
over night before sowing.
RAISING OF NURSERY:

Seedlings can be raised by two ways:-

(i) Raising of seedlings in polythene bags. The polythene bags (22.5 x 12.5 cm) are
filled with the mixture of soil. FYM and sand in proportion of 1:1:1. The seeds
are sown 1 cm deep.
(ii) Raising of seedlings in nursery beds: Seeds are sown in beds, maintaining a
distance of 15-20 cm between and 5 to 10 cm within lines.
AFTER CARE IN NURSERY: Regular watering, weeding and hoeing are essential but
when seedlings are established, there is no need of watering them.
PREPARATION OF LAND: The land should be ploughed and harrowed at least once
prior to planting. Remove all the weeds and grasses.
TIME OF PLANTING: February-March and mid June to mid August is the best time
for its planting. Six to twelve months old seedlings should be planted at a depth of
45 cm. in case of termite infestation, apply 15 g of Chlorpyriphos/pit. Grass seeds or
root slips in lines 30 cm apart in the space between the rows of subabol seedlings
can be sown/planted.
PLANTING DISTANCE:I) Along the bunds, roads, channels
II)
Block plantation
III)
High density plantation
NOTE:

:2mx2m
:2mx1m
:1mx1m

25% Subabol leaves be mixed with other fodders.

FERTILIZER:
In normal and fertile soils application of fertilizers is not required.
However, if the soil is poor, apply super-phosphate @ 5-10g alongwith 5 kg FYM/Pit.
IRRIGATION:
In dry season casual irrigation may be needed. When the trees are
established, there is no need of irrigation.
LOPPING: For the use of fodder and fuel, plants can be lopped after two years of
their growth, leaving the main and thick branches. All the twigs upto thumb
thickness be cut by sharp pruning scissors or with dranti.
YIELD: 120 to 150 q/ha of fodder from grass during 1st year. During 2nd year 50 to
75 q/ha of fodder from subabol alone can be obtained.

In closer spacing 250 to 280 quintals of fodder/ha is possible in three to

four cuttings.
GREEN FODDER SUPPLY ROUND THE YEAR
It is necessary to grow fodders throughout the year if full potential of the
animals is to be utilized. It is much cheaper to supply nutrients through green fodder
rather than through dry stalks and concentrates. Dry stalks mostly paddy straw,
wheat straw, maize and bajra stovers are not only low in digestible nutrients but
their acceptability by animals is also very low. Their feeding, therefore, necessitates
the greatest use of costly concentrates which are beyond the reach of the poor
farmer.
In Jammu region, there are two distinct crop seasons rabi and kharif.
During the peak months of fodder growth in kharif and rabi, there is no dearth of
fodder, rather it is in excess. Berseem and oat fodders are in abundance from
January to April. But from May upto middle of July, most of the farmers have to
carry on with only limited green fodder and hence use concentrates along with poor
quantity wheat bhusa to feed their animals. Again from mid July to September,
green fodder is in plenty from the cultivated fodder crops like sorghum, cowpeas,
grasses and weeds from the cropped fields. But after again in October to December,
fodder deficiency is faced when the kharif fodder are over and rabi fodders have not
yet made sufficient growth to be available for harvesting. So in between the two
major fodder supplying periods, there are two distinct lean periods for fodder supply
I) May to mid July II) October to December. Therefore, green fodder supply through
out the year is actually planning green fodder supply during two scarcity period in a
year, which can be arranged by planning crop rotations to grow fodders for these
periods. Following crops and crop mixtures recommended for sowing for supply of
fodders during two lean periods.
A. Fodders for summer lean period: S.No.

Name of the fodder

Time
sowing

of Situation
where to grow

Fodder
supply period

1.

Maize + Cowpeas
MP Charri + Cowpeas
Cowpeas alone

Mid
March In the field
onward at two vacated
by
weeks interval potato
vegetables,
sarson
and
fields

Mid May to
Mid July if
sowing has
been done in
intervals

2.

3.

4.

otherwise left
fallow in rabi
Maize + Cowpeas
Mid April
In the fields
MP Charri + Cowpeas
vacated after
Bajra + Cowpeas
early
Cowpeas alone
harvesting of
wheat crop.
Hybrid Napier/Sateria July-August
Perennial
grass
(previous year) harvesting
should
be
planned so as
to
provide
green fodder
during
lean
period.
Lucerne
Oct-Nov.
-do-

June July

Mid
May
onwards

Mid May to
June

B. Pre-winter lean period:

1.
2.

3.

4.
5.

6.
7.

MP Charri + Cowpeas

Mid July

Late sowings
recommended
MP Charri seed crop
-doAfter picking
seeds
from
standing crops.
Teosinte + Cowpeas
Early July
Suited both for
irrigated & rain
fed areas.
Deenanath grass
Early July
Suited even for
rainfed areas.
Hybrid Napier/Sateria July-August
Perennial
grass
(previous year) harvesting
should
be
planned so as
to
provide
green fodder
during
lean
period.
Lucerne
Oct.-Nov.
-do(previous year)
Turnip + Fodder
September
Fields vacated
Rape
berseem
+
earlier
from
kharif crops.
Fodder
Rape Berseen + Oat

Sept.-Oct.
Oct.-Nov.

Oct.- Nov.

Oct.- Nov.
Oct.- Nov.

October
onwards
Nov.-Dec.

GRASS AND MANAGEMENT

Grassland has been considered to be a naturally vegetated, vast stretch
of unfenced land grazed by domestic livestock and game animals and dominated by
graminaceous plants. Pasturing in grassland is cheaper since practically all the
expenses on growing, cutting transporting of forage is eliminated in case of in situ
grazing. The main objective in the management of grass lands is to secure the
maximum production of livestock without any detrimental effect the productivity of
the grasslands. The problem of the grasslands in Jammu division is that they have
been depleted and deteriorated due to indiscriminate cutting of grass, uncontrolled
grazing, over-stocking, lack of fertilization, lack of legume component and
infestation with weeds. Due to over grazing, the vegetative cover has been lost and
it has encouraged the soil erosion. The following methods are suggested for
rejuvenating these depleted grasslands.
A) FENCING: In the scientific management of grassland, the first step is to enclose
the grassland area, so that the finer species of grasses which were lost by over
grazing come up again due to plant succession. Simultaneously, seeding of
superior grasses and legumes should be taken up. Fencing, helps to ecocise,
grow stabilize and compete with local flora, so that a rangeland is converted into
a productive grassland. The protection is quite effective through the local
practice by enclosing the area with cut rank vegetation. Bushy and spiny brances
and other material collected from the area may be used as boundaries.
In case sufficient bushy material is not available in the
degraded/denuded rangeland, live fencing of available species such as
Parkinsonia, Opuntia, lpomea, Lantana, Su-babool and Euphorbia etc. need to be
established. However, in the initial stage barbed wire fencing with wooden poles
may be provided. All the undesirable bushes, shrubs and rank vegetation should
be removed through manual felling at the ground level.
B) RESEEDING OF GRASSLANDS WITH IMPROVED VARIETIES:
Since the natural
processes of succession, migration and ecosis of perennial species is time
consuming, therefore, introduction of better varieties of grasses, legumes,
climbers, bushes and fodder trees is necessary for quick establishment of
production grasses to meet the required nutrition of the livestock. Selection of
the grasses and legumes to be seeded depends upon the agro climatic conditions
and soil type of the area. Seed rate should be kept 4 to 5 kg/ha of each grass and
legume species. For grass alone 6-7 kg/ha of seed is sufficient. Seed can be sown
after tillage of the area or by pit method of the spacing of 50 cm at depth not
more than 1.25 cm. If broadcasting method is used, working of soil with rake

etc. in the surface is required. Each line of legume seed should be alternated
with two lines of grass seed. However, in case of napier and sateria, rooted slips
should be planted in natural grassland at a distance 1.5 m x 0.75 m, so that in the
intervening space, natural grasses may also grow side by side. This will also help
in mixed feeding of grasses to animals as feeding with pure napier is not
advisable due to oxalate content in it.
Sufficient preliminary information should be gathered on the choice of
species to be sown, the quality Zones. The grasses legume and fodder tree
species recommended for different elevations is given below:
S.No. Elevation

Grasses

Legumes

Fodder trees

300-5000 m

2.

500-1000 m

Stylosanthes
Humilis, Doliches
Lab Labsiratro
Stylosanthes
Dojiches
LabHamata
Red
clover

3.

1000-2000 m

Soo-babool,
serier Dhamman
Khair,
Albizia
Banboo etc.
Lab
Dhaman,
series bamboo,
quercus, salix,
Mulberry Albiza
Quercus, Wild
fig,
salix,
Mulberry
Rubinia etc.

4.

Above 2000m

Dinanath grass,
Cenchrus,
Dicanthium,
Anjan grass
Cenchrus,
Dicanthium,
Deenanath,
Napier Seteria
Chrysopogon
cenchrus,
Cymopogon,
Themeda,
Lolium etc.
Cocks
foot,
Bromus
Festuca, Lolium,
Tall Fescue

Stylosanthes
Kudzucine

Red
white
vetches

clover, Rubinia,
Salix
clover Quircus,
Banknor etc.

C) FERTILIZATION OF THE GRASS LAND:

It is equally important that grasslands
should be applied fertilizers. The yield of the forage is increased 2 to 3 times by
simply fertilizing the grassland. The dose should be kept at 40 to 60 kg N and 20
to 40 kg P2O5 per hectare. The right time of fertilizer is middle of July in subtropical and in February as well in temperate area.
D) ROTATIONAL GRAZING/STALL FEEDING: It is an important factor in grassland
management. The greatest single factor, which causes deterioration of
grasslands is overgrazing. Rotational grazing should be practiced in the pastures.
The idea behind the rotational grazing is that when over-grazed pastures are
protected from frequent grazing, the productive perennial types quality grasses

replace the undesirable annual grasses, weeds, bushes and shrubs. Otherwise,
the perennial types hardly get a chance to establish and therefore are unable to
compete the annual vigorous types. In well managed grassland, grazing should
be avoided and stall feeding should be encouraged. The yield of harvested
grassland will be much higher than the grass biomass provided to grazing
animals, since most of the grasses are damaged by the trampling by the animals.
However, for rotational grazing, it is suggested that grassland should be divided
into three parts. In one part, grazing should be allowed only after seed have
ripened and fallen down. Before it grazing is allowed in two other parts. The
practice of rotational grazing is followed so that each part of the grassland gets
the chance of seed shedding after every two years.
SILAGE MAKING
Silage is the product formed when any green plant material is put
where it can ferment in the absence of air. In this process of fermentation, the
silage develops some acid which preserve the nutrient substances in the plant
material. This fermentation is complete in first two or three months. The process
of making silage is known as ensiling.
ADVANTAGES OF SILAGE MAKING:
1. Surplus fodder can successfully be conserved into more acceptable,
digestible and laxative form than if the fodder is converted into dry fodders.
The carotene, precursor of vitamin A is better preserved in silage than in hay.
2. Silage is an insurance against fodder shortage during scarcity periods.
3. The botheration of daily harvesting and chaffing is eliminated. Harvesting of
green fodder can also be adjusted so as to obtain maximum digestible
nutrients from a crop.
4. The fields get vacated in a couple of days and become available for timely
sowing of the next crop.
CROPS SUITABLE FOR SILAGE: Fodder crops which contain a high percentage
of carbohydrates are ideal for silage. Maize, Jowar, Bajra, Napier and Steria
grasses are good for silage. Leguminous crops like cowpeas, guara, Lucerne and
berseem fodder can also be converted into silage. Cereal and Legume mixture in
50:50 ratio is a good silage. Stage at which the crop is to be cut for silage is
important for making good quality silage. Optimum stage of maturity for cutting
any crop for silage is that when they have maximum digestible nutrients. For
each crop, stages are given as under:

Crop

Stage of Harvest

Maize

Milk-ripe or soft dough stage

Jowar and Barley

When one third to one half heads appear

Oats and Barley

Milk stage

Legumes like Cowpeas,

Pre-flowering stage

Lucerne and Berseem

A crop with 30-35 percent dry matter ferments into a high quality
silage. If dry matter content is low, let the crop wilt in the field for one or two
days.
PREPARATION OF SILO:
Different types of silo are used for silage making
depending upon conditions of soil, water table, economic consideration,
quantity of silage required etc. Trench silo, Bunker silo, Pit silo, Tower silo are
some of the kinds of silo. However, use of trench silo is recommended for
Jammu area. The detail of trench silo is given as under:Select a high level spot and prepare a bricked and cement
plastered silo trench 10 meters long, 8 meters wide and 2 meters deep. About
300 to 400 quintals of chaffed green fodder can be packed in this trench. It can
supply silage for 10 dairy animals for four months at the rate of 20 to 30 kg per
head per day. The dimensions of the silo trench can be adjusted depending upon
the quality of green fodder to be ensiled.
FILLING THE SILO: 1. Chop the harvested crop and pack it into the silo trench, it is best done when
a tractor is run over the chopped fodder. Fill the trench upto about 1 metre
above the ground.
2. Cover it with a layer of 10 to 15 cm thick of rice straw or wheat bhusa. Cover
the straw layer with moist earth and then mud plaster. Ensure that the silo
trench is completely air tight. Alternatively, before filling, polythene sheet of
the grade used to cover grain bags, may be spread on the sides on the
trench, keeping enough extra length to cover and overlap the top of the
packed material. This reduces the some weights etc. after covering. This
reduces the spoilage losses of the silage to minimum.
3. Keep an occasional watch and if there is any crack or hole, plug it
immediately. Silage will be ready for feeding after 45 days.
I)

CHEMICAL CHANGES IN SILAGE: When the green cropped forage is first

stored in a compact mass in a silo, the living plant cell continue to respire,
thus rapidly using up the oxygen of the trapped air and giving off Carbon

II)

III)

IV)

dioxide. In about 4-5 hours, the free oxygen is all used up, percentage of
Carbon dioxide increase rapidly for about 48 hours, when it comprises
from 60 to 70 percent of the silo gases after the Oxygen is used up molds
do not develop.
TEMPERATURE INCREASE:
If the air is excluded, the increase in
temperature is not great, it will be 800 to 850 F near the bottom and
about 1000 F near the top. But if the air gets into silage, the
temperatures may rise to 1300 F. The increase in temperature is caused
due to bacterial fermentation. The temperature continues to increase for
about 15 days and then gradually decreases.
INCREASE IN BACTERIAL POPULATION: The conditions of growth in
the silage are excellent for the lactic acid bacteria and their number
increases rapidly. These bacteria or enzymes attach the sugar and other
food material breaking them down into organic acids like lactic acid,
acetic acid and butyric acid and also some ethyl alcohol.
INCREASE IN ACIDITY:
When the acid in the silage has increased to a
certain degree bacteria ceases to multiply with the result that no more
acid is developed. The kind and amount of acids that develop depends
largely on the kind of crop, especially on its sugar content. When the
fodder crop contains sufficient sugar, anaerobic lactic bacteria become
active to produce good, clean smelling silage of high quality. It is thus
essential that forage used for silage should have a high percentage of
carbohydrates. But if the forge is too rich in proteinaceous substances,
the rich butyric acid is one of the acid type fermentation will predominate. This fermentation is also anaerobic but butyric acid is one of
the main products of this fermentation. Butyric acid has a sharp;
disagreeable odour and the silage is not relished by animals. In such
cases, preservative liked molasses at the rate of one kg per 100 kg of
green material may be used to improve upon the quality. Wilting the
green material to a moisture content of 65 percent is also effective in
bringing down the butyric acid.

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD SILAGE: Good silage should have a mild, pleasant

aroma, sour taste and slightly greenish colour. It should be free from slimes and
moulds and have sufficient acid to prevent further action of micro-organisms.
CAUSES FOR POOR SILAGE:
1. Not enough acid: When the forage does not develop sufficient acid to stop
the fermentation, undesirable bacteria cause rotting. Such bacteria produce
enzymes that break down some of the protein, causing an off-flavour and
slimy silage.
2. Too much acid:
When forage crops with an exceptionally high sugar
content such as immature maize or Jowar are used, the acid may be so high
that a sour, unpalatable silage may result.

3. Not enough moisture: When the moisture in the forage is not enough, the
silage will not pack well and air will be left in the silage. Moulds develop in
such conditions when the silage contains too much moisture, the silage is
likely to be too sour. High moisture causes undesirable fermentation to take
place.
OPENING OF SILO: Silage should be taken out in section, exposing only a small
surface at a time. It should be opened in vertical section and remove the daily
requirement of the silage right upto bottom. The exposed portion as far as
possible be kept covered.
FEEDING THE SILAGE:
For first few days animals may dislike its taste. Help
them to develop the taste by mixing 5 to 10 kg of silage in their green fodder
ration for first 5-6 days. After the taste has developed, 20 to 30 kg of silage
alongwith other fodders may be fed per head per day. Silage may produce some
flavor which may be carried over in the milk, especially, when fed just before or
during milking. So feed the silage after milking to the milch cattle. Spoiled silage
should not be fed as there is a danger of causing digestible disturbances.
CASH CROPS
SUGARCANE
Sugarcane is cultivated to very limited extent in Jammu division in
the districts of Jammu and Kathua. However, there is scope for increasing the
area under this crop in these districts.
CLIMATIC REQUIREMENT:
Sugarcane successfully grows both under subtropical and tropical conditions. It requires long sunny days synchronizing with
sufficient amount of water and optimum temperature over longer seasonal
period (10-12 months), Temperature above 460 C enhances its growth and that
below 200 C slows down its growth. Low temperature reduces tillering. The
temperature range between 25-350 C is found suitable for its best growth. The
crop does well in the regions having rainfall from 750 to 1200 mm annually.
SOIL REQUIREMENT:
Sugarcane can be grown on all types of soils ranging
from sandy loam to clay loam in texture, provided they are well drained.
However, its best growth occurs on loamy soils.
VARIETIES:
The following high yielding varieties of sugarcane are
recommended for cultivation:
COJ-64, COJ-81, COJ-77, COJ-67, COJ-72, CO-1148 and CO-1158

ROTATIONS
1. Maize-Potato-Sugarcane
2. Paddy-Toria-Sugarcane
3. Paddy-Potato-Sugarcane

2 years
2 years
2 years

INTERCROPPING
I)

II)
III)

Sugarcane + Moong
(Sugarcane row: 90 cm apart and 2 rows of moong 30 cm apart as
Intercrop).
Sugarcane + Urd
Sugarcane + Cowpea

LAND PREPARATION: - Sugarcane requires deep tillage for good development

of root system. One deep ploughing with a soil turning plough (Tawi plough)
followed by 2-3 cross harrowing with a disc harrow or 5-6 ploughing with a desi
plough will make the soil suitable for sugarcane planting, ploughing should be
done to make the field smooth and clod-free.
SEED SELECTION: - Healthy seed material taken from 10-12 month during crop
and free from pests and diseases should be selected for planting. The top one
third to half portion of the cane being comparatively immature has buds of high
viability and best suited for seed purpose as it germinates faster. Before
planting, the dry leaves of the cane stalks are removed by hand and, thereafter,
the cane is cut into 3 budded sets usually 30-45 cm in length. About 30,00040,000 sets are sufficient to plant one hectare (75-80 quintal by weight).
SEED TREATMENT: - Sugarcane sets when treated against pests and diseases
result in good germination and healthy canes, and bring higher yield.
HIGHER GERMINATION: a) Soaking in cold water: - Soak the canes to be used for seed material in cold
water for 12 hours. This results in about 15% higher germination.
b) Hot Water Treatment: - Soak sets in hot water (520 C) for 5-7 minutes. This
treatment helps in converting sucrose into glucose and sprouting of relatively
large number of buds takes place.
DISEASE/PEST ATTACK: a) Diseases: Dip the sets in 0.1% solution of Carbendazim for 30 minutes.
b) Pests: - Application of lindane 20 EC (5 L in 1500 L of water) over the sets in
furrows at the time of planting to prevent attack of termites.

c) For control of borers, use Phorate 10 G @ 10 kg/ha or spray the crop with
Endosulfan 35 EC @ 1.5 L/ha.
TIME OF PLANTING: -

March is the best time for planting.

METHOD OF PLANTING: Flat planting method is suitable for sugarcane

planting in the sub-tropical regions of Jammu. Shallow (8-10 cm deep) furrows
are opened with a desi plough or cultivator at a distance of 75 cm. The sets are
planted in them end to end. After that furrows are covered with 5-7 cm of soil
and field is leveled by a planker.
MANURES AND FERTILIZERS: Sugarcane is a heavy feeder of nutrients, 50
tonnes of FYM or compost/ha should be incorporated in the field at least 15 days
before planting of sets. For efficient use of chemical fertilizer, the farmers must
get their soil samples tested well in advance. However, in absence of soil test,
the following fertilizer schedule is recommended in case FYM is not available: -

N
150

Nutrient (kg/ha)
P
75

K
75

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
Urea
DAP
264
165

MOP
125

Apply N and total P and K at planting. Remaining N be applied in

two split dose i.e. 1/4th at the beginning of tillering phase in June and the rest
1/4th at the end of grand growth phase in July and August.
WATER MANAGEMENT: Irrigation in sugarcane depends upon the climate
conditions, type of soil and cultural practices. The soil must have sufficient
moisture at time of sowing. First irrigation should be done when about 20-25%
plants have germinated or about 20 days after sowing. Subsequent irrigations
are given at an interval of 10-15 days during summer and 25-30 days during
winter. If the monsoon is not favourable, the crop has to be irrigated during the
rainy season as and when needed. The crop needs maximum water at tillering
stage and during elongation or grand growth stage. Thus 10-12 irrigations are
required for obtaining a good crop. Proper drainage is essential specially in water
logged areas as it not only increases the cane yield but also the sucrose content
in the juice.
INTERCULTURE: - First hoeing (blind hoeing) is done one week after sowing in
order to break hard crust and cover the exposed sets properly. The second
hoeing is undertaken 3 weeks after sowing and subsequent hoeing done after
every irrigation before tillering starts.The first earthing is done in May end in mid
June and the second around mid August. Then the ridges are made in the inter
row space.

WEED MANAGEMENT: The most critical period for weed competition in

sugarcane is the 4 months period after sowing as beyond which the growth of
weeds is suppressed due to something effect. However, weeds can effectively be
controlled by spraying 2 kg a.I/ha of Simazine or Atrazine in 500-600 litres of
water 3 days after planting, light irrigation after germination helps in increasing
efficiency of these herbicides.
TYING, WRAPPING & PROPPING: - Tying should be done in August when cane
reaches a height of 2 metre. The dried leaves are removed from the plants.
Covers are wrapped together into a bundle with the help of green leaves. After
wrapping, the clumps in the adjacent rows are tied together (cross-wise). These
clumps are further supported by bamboo poles from outside the field.
HARVESTING: - The crop matures within 10-12 months after planting. The
following symptom should be observed before harvesting the crop.
1. Leaves turn yellow, plants stop growing and arrows are formed.
2. Canes become brittle and break easily from the node with a metallic sound.
3. The buds swell out at nodes.
RATOON CROP: - Ratoon is a crop which is allowed to grow in the same field
from the roots of the previous crop without planting new seed sets. Only one
ratoon should be taken and the succeeding rations become carrier of
diseases/pests. Harvest the main crop in February by cutting the canes close to
the ground surface, irrigate the field after harvesting and subsequent irrigations
can be applied as and when required. N requirement of ratoon crop is 20%
more than the crop raised from sets. Apply N and total P and K after irrigation
and remaining N in July.
Other operations are same as in the planted crop. Ratoon crop
matures earlier than the planted cro and, therefore, its harvesting should be
undertaken earlier.
SAFFRON
CULTIVATION OF SAFFRON: Saffron plays an important role in economy of
Jammu and Kashmir state. It is grown in an area of about 4000 hectares with an
estimated annual production of 60 q. The crop is grown in the temperate regions
of the state comprising Kashmir Valley and adjoining mountainous regions of
Jammu division.
For obtaining optimum production of saffron, the following
improved practices are recommended.

SOIL REQUIREMENT: It requires well drained clay loam soils having a pH

range of 7-7.5 free from pebbles.
LAND PREPARATION: - The land should be ploughed upto a depth of 25-30 cm
and subsequently, suckers rhizomes, runners etc. of perennial weeds which are
uprooted during the ploughing operations, should be collected and removed
from the field. The field should be thoroughly leveled filling in all depressions to
avoid stagnation of water.
TIME OF PLANTING: -

August to September

PLANTING STOCK: - Saffron is planted by dormant corms, select disease free

and large sized corms, having at least 2.5 cm diameter. The husk dirt etc.
adhering to the corms, should be removed, and the corms before planting
should be treated with a dilute solution of Agallol.
SEED RATE: - About 80 q corms are required to establish a hectare stand under
the Berwar method of saffron cultivation.
METHOD OF PLANTING: - The Berwar method of saffron cultivation comprises
essentially of charging the soil with two underground layers of corms, one above
the other, in a particular geometric way. The first or the ground layer is planted
at a depth of 10-12 cm in straight furrows, opened 15 cm apart. Furrows may be
opened, either with a plough or manually with hoe. Corms in the furrows are
planted at a distance of 7.5 cm from each other. After planting the first or the
ground layer, the second or the upper layer are planted 2.5 cm above and each
in between the two rows of the ground layer. The upper layer, thus, rests ast a
depth of 7.5 to 9.5 cm from the surface or the soil. This method of planting is
also called the double storey system of saffron cultivation.
FERTILIZER APPLICATION: Yield of saffron is increased when chemical
fertilizers in a balanced from and in moderate doses are applied. The following
doses of different fertilizers are recommended to increase the yield of saffron
under the rainfed conditions:

N
20

Nutrient (kg/ha)
P
27.6

K
18

Urea
20

Fertilizer (kg/ha)
DAP
60

MOP
33

Urea should be top dressed in the crop during the winter season
(December-January). Diammonium Phosphate and Murate of potash should be
applied in the month of September with the last intercultural operation.

INTERCULTURE: - Interculture in saffron is very essential. It is done during the

summer season when the corms are resting in the soil in dormant state. During
this period, at least three intercultures may be done to remove weeds, mixing of
dry leaves in soil and to create soil mulch for conservation of moisture.
PLANT PROTECTION: - Rats are No. 1 enemy of saffron corms. For eradication
of rats, their holes should be fumigated with Phosfume tablets. For control of
corm rot, treat the corms before planting with 0.1% carbendazim solution. Dip
for 30 minutes.
ROTATION: - Saffron under the said intensive programme should be cultivated
in a four year short rotation with some salt resistant crop like wheat, barley, oats
mustard etc.
YIELD: - A hectare crop grown under the Berwar way produces during the four
years, 6-8 kg saffron or 1.5-2 kg saffron per annum. Yield during the first year of
planting is the lowest.
ZEERA
It is one of the most important crops of spices. It is used for flavor
and in medicines too. In the state of Jammu and Kashmr, it is found in sloppy
lands in forests. Keeping in view its properties and importance, its cultivation on
scientific lines in Kishtwar in Doda district of Jammu province has been started
which is given as under: CLIMATE: - It is usually grown in the forest areas of temperate zone and needs
cold climate.
SOIL: -

Well drained sloppy land. Soil light textured i.e. Sandy to sandy loam.

LAND PREPARATION: - Land is ploughed 3-4 times in order to bring the soil to
a fine tilth. Small beds of convenient size are made to facilitate sowing.
SOWING: -

There are two method of sowing:

a) Through Seed
b) Through Bulbs
a) Seed prior to sowing is cleaned, mixed with soil then sown in the beds,
maintain 30 cm distance between the rows. The seed is then covered with
soil. During first three years, bulb formation takes place and crop yields in
the fourth year. Full crop yield is obtained in fifth year.
b) With use of bulbs, the crop yields starts within first year of sowing.

SOWING TIME: -

October-November (for both the methods)

SEED RATE: I)
II)

Seeds 15-20 kg/ha

Bulbs 25,000-30,000/ha (The above number of bulbs will be obtained
from the seed already mentioned after about four years).

FERTILIZER APPLICATION: Like other crops, this crop too is in need of

nutrients and hence the following quantity of fertilizers is recommended:

N
20

Nutrient (kg/ha)
Fertilizer (kg/ha)
P
K
Urea
DAP
MOP
20
26
44
In addition 15-20 tonnes/ha well rotten compost is to be added.

INTERCULTURE: - One weeding and one hoeing is essential within a year.

Weeding in the month of April followed by hoeing in the month of September.
MATURITY AND HARVESTING: - Zeera flowers by the end of May-June. Since
its seed fall after ripening, its harvesting is done in time with caution.
YIELD:
I)
II)

From Seed: - In 4th yearly 40-50 kg/ha.

From Bulbs: - 60-80 kg/ha.

PLANT PROTECTION: Blight disease is very common and appears in the

month of March and May. For the control of this disease, use Carbendazim @
0.2% as per need.
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1)
2)
3)
4)

Land free from water logging.

Soil light textured, rich in organic matter.
Addition of liberal quantity of organic matter in the form of FYM/Compost.
Weeding and hoeing in spring.
CULTIVATION OF PADDY STRAW MUSHROOM
(Volvariella spp)

INTRODUCTION: Paddy straw mushroom is popularly known as tropical

mushroom. It can be grown in neglected rooms or at any shady place where

direct sun rays and strong winds do not approach. It requires high temperature
for its cultivation i.e. above 300 C and minimum temperature should not fall
below 250 C in any case.
TECHNIQUE OF CULTIVATION: - Paddy straw of Basmati varieties is preferably
needed for its cultivation. Hand threshed paddy straw should be preferred for
this purpose. It should not be over one year old and be free from mould and
green leafy matter.
PREPARATION OF BUNDLE: - Straw bundles are manually prepared. Each
bundle weighs 1 to 5 kg and tied at both ends. The unequal protruding parts of
the bundles at the shoot end are cut off.
LAYING OF BEDS: 35 bundles weighing about 50 kg are required for the
preparation of one bed. The straw bundles are soaked in water for 24 hours.
Take out the bundles after 24 hrs. of soaking when the bundles start giving
unpleasant smell due to rotting. Wash the bundles with fresh and clean water
and place them on a sloppy surface in order to drain off excessive water. Take
out seven bundles with butts on one end and place them lengthwise on a raised
platform of bricks or bamboo frame supported from bricks. These seven bundles
constitute one layer. Similarly 4 more layers of seven bundles each placed in criss
cross fashion, constitute one bed. The ends of the loose straw extending out of
the bed, should be cut with a sharp knife or scissors.
SPAWNING: - Broadcast the grain spawn manually on the top of 2nd, 3rd and 4th
layer, leaving a margin of 6 to 8 cm on each side. Finally the bed is slightly
trampled in order to ascertain its proper form.
WATERING: - Watering should be done twice a day i.e. in the morning and
evening. Watering should be adjusted according to local environment conditions.
The straw should not become too wet because it starts rottening. 80% humidity
is to be maintained during the dry time.
PICKING: - Small buttons of mushroom start appearing after 15 days of
spawning. As soon as grayish buttons appear, over 80% relative humidity and
plenty of fresh air are necessary. Watering the floor twice or thrice a day builds
up the required relative humidity. Picking can be done once or twice a day
before buttons open out. This can be done by gently twisting the upper end of
the fruiting body. Mushrooms continue appearing for 20 days. After 20 days of
cropping, replace the straw. The fresh mushroom should be consumed
immediately or can be preserved for 48 hours by keeping them at low temp. of
100 to 150 C. It can easily be dried by keeping them in shade or in the direct sun.
YIELD: -

Each bed would yield about 3 kgs.

SOWING TIME IN JAMMU PROVINCE (PLAINS): - The preparation of beds can

be started in plains of Jammu province from 25th of April to 10th of August.
During this period three crops can be taken as per the following programme: FIRST CROP
1. Preparation of beds
2. Cropping period

25th of April
10th of May to 30th of May

31st of May
15th of June to 5th of July

6th of July
21st of July to 10th of August

SECOND CROP
1. Preparation of beds
2. Cropping period
THIRD CROP
1. Preparation of beds
2. Cropping period

APICULTURE
Package of practices for Varroa destructor
Description of Varroa mite: - The infestation is caused by an ectoparasitic mite
(Vararoa destructor Anderson & Trueman), which sucks the blood of larvae,
pupae and adult bees. It is reddish brown measuring 1.1 to 1.2 mm long and 1.5
to 6 mm broad. It has 4 pairs of legs. The female enters the cell with 4-5 days old
larvae and lays eggs there. Life cycle is completed in 8 to 10 days in females and
6 to 7 in males. It prefers drone brood over worker brood. Honey bee mites
have been extremely destructive to honey bees. In some countries i.e. UK, more
than 90% of the beehives have been killed. The varroa mite, Varroa destructor is
considered the most serious pest of the European honey bee, Apis mellifera. In
different apiaries at Jammu & Kashmir, the loss has been to the tune of more
than 80 per cent. Infestation ranged from 2-5 mites per blood cell.
Mode of spread:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Attachment to the bee in flight.

Carried by a robber bee
Drafting Bees
The spread of the varroa mite can also be accelerated by the following ways:
Transport of hives by migratory beekeeping.
Bees being moved between colonies.
Where social structure has already been weakened by varroa.

These hives are more vulnerable to robber bees, which pick up

and then disperse the mites to their own and other colonies.
MITE IS A CARRIER OF SECONDAARY INFECTIONS: Vectors of virus infections
as deformed wing virus (DWV), acute bee paralysis virus (APV) and slow paralysis
virus (SPS) all RNA viruses that replicate upon injection in bee haemolymph.
SYMPTOMS
1.
2.
3.
4.

Adult mite can be seen on bees surface.

Dead larvae, pupae, malformed workers and drones appear at hive entrance.
Spotty brood pattern.
A parasitized pupa appears to have small, pale or dark reddish spot on its
body.
5. While droppings are seen on the walls of empty cells.
6. Some larvae die in the pre-pupal stage with characteristic raised heads.
CONTROL OF MITES IN THE BROOD
A) Management practices
1. Prevention is better than cure.
2. Maintain proper hygiene of the colonies. Do not discard comb & propolis in
the apiary or exchange combs.
3. Removal of the drone brood, limits the reproduction of varroa mite.
4. In case of severe infestation, interruption of the brood cycle by caging the
queen for 7 days at intervals is recommended so that the bees can remove
infected brood.
5. Avoid robbing and drifting 0 dont spill sugar syrup in the apiary.
6. Sterilize combs with 80% acetic acid and/or PDB.
B) Control of mites on the bodies of the adult bees
Chemical Control
1. Sulphur dusting @ 1 g per frame at weekly intervals is recommended.
2. 180 ml of 98% formic acid is filled in a bottle and placed in an empty space
above the brood or adjacent to the brood. The bottle is corked in such a way
so as to regulate 10 ml of the acid to evaporate daily.
3. Fumigate with 1-2 strips of Chlorobenzilate per colony at weekly interval for
eight weeks.
4. Hang Apistan strips vertically in between the frames inside the brood nest.
One strip is effective for 6 to 8 weeks. As the mites develop resistance to
Apistan very fast, do not use strips regularly*. Alternate treatments with
other chemicals/oils etc.

5. 1 gm of thymol in powder form mixed with 10-15 gm of wheat floor per

colony may be dusted on infested frames at weekly intervals. Repeated
treatments with 0.25 gm of thymol powder dust in passages between the
combs can control upto 98% mites.
6. Oxalic acid 3.5% + sugar 3.5% in 1 litre of water may be sprayed directly on
top bars of the comb @ 2.5 ml/comb at fortnightly intervals.
*The mite is highly resistant to chemical treatments; therefore, try to avoid
chemical treatments even if necessary, the repeated applications of the same
chemical may be avoided.
** For disease diagnosis suspected samples of diseased bees in paper packing
may be sent to Division of Entomology, FOA, Udheywalla.
LIST OF CHEMICALS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMMON NAME
TRADE NAME
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FUNGICIDES/BACTERICIDES
Antibiotic (based on Streptomycin

Agrimycin

Sulphate + Terramycin)
Antibiotic (Antifungal Antibiotic)

Aureofungin

Antibiotic (based on Streptomycin

Streptocycline

Sulphate + Tetracycline Hydrochloride)

Carbendazim

Bavistin

Carboxin

Vitavax

Copper Oxychloride compound

Cuprasol, Fytolon

Blue Copper or Blitox

Zineb

Dithane Z-78

Mancozole

Dithane-F M-45

Ziram

Cuman L

Metaxyl

Apron, Ridomil

Tricyclazole

Beam 75% WP

INSECTICIDES
Carbofuran

Furadan 3 G

Endosulfan

Thiodan 35 EC

Methyl Parathion

Metacid 50 EC

Carbaryl

Sevin 50 WP

Phorate

Thimet 10 G

Phosphamidon

Dimecron 100 EC

Methyl Odemeton

Metasystox 25 EC

Phosfume Tablet

Aluminium

Phosphide pellets
WEEDICIDES
Fluchloralin

Basalin

Butachlor

Machete

Atrazine

Atrataf

Annexure-I
PERFORMA FOR REFERRING SAMPLE
TO PLANT CLINIC
S.No.
1.
2.

Particulars
Name & Address of Farmer
Agro Climatic Zone

Details
Subtropical/Intermediate/Temperat
e

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Growing condition
Source of Irrigation
Crop/Variety/Stage of crop
Sowing date
Package of practice Followed
If partial Strike the practice not
followed
Name of Inputs used
Area under crop
Source of Seed
Is problem related to weather
Mention weather Stress

14.

Suspected Disorder

15.

Symptoms

16.

Extent of Spread

17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.

Spread pattern
Crop rotation
Soil Type
Soil/water analysis report
Drainage system
Irrigation applied
Industrial Plant in adjoining
area
Distance from Industrial plant
Diagnosis by field functionaries
of Agri. Deptt.
Sample to be sent to

24.
25.
26.

27.

Senders
Signatures

particular
with
&
date
of

Irrigated/Rainfed
Canal/Tube well/NA

Fully/Partial/Farmers practice

Dose;

Timings

Yes/No
Rain/Temp/Storm/Frost/Dry
spell/Hail/Another (Specify)
Insect
damage/Disease/Nutritional/Input
phytotoxicity/Any other
Holes/Excreta/Rotting
Blight/Yellowing/Wilting
/Mottling/mosaic/Root
swelling/distortion/any other
(Specify)
Less than 25%; 25-50%; 50-75%
more than 75%
Whole crop/patches/isolated plants

Attached/Not attached
Good/Moderate/Poor
Yes/No

Directorate of Extension Education,

SKUAST-J, Railway Road, Jammu.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, R.S. Pura,
Jammu. Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
Tandwal, Rajouri. Krishi Vigyan
Kendra, Gowrie, Bhaderwah. Krishi
Vigyan Kendra, Tanda, Udhampur.

Submission

Name & Address:

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Annexure-II
LIST OF PESTICIDES/PESTICIDES
FORMULATIONS BANNED IN INDIA
A. Pesticides Banned for manufacture, import and use
1. Aldrin
2. Benzene Hexachloride
3. Calcium Cyanide
4. Chlordane
5. Copper Acetoarsenite
6. Clbromochloropropane
7. Endrin
8. Ethyl Mercury Chloride
9. Ethyl Parathion
10. Heptachlor
11. Menazone
12. Nitrofen
13. Paraquat Dimethyl Sulphate
14. Pentachloro Nitrobenzene
15. Pentachlorophenol
16. Phenyl Mercury Acetate
17. Sodium Methane Arsonate
18. Tetradifon
19. Toxafen
20. Aldicarb
21. Chlorobenzilate
22. Dieldrine
23. Maleic Hydrazide
24. Ethylene Dibromide
25. TCA (Trichloro acetic acid)
B. Pesticide/Pesticide formulations banned for use but their manufacture is
allowed for export (2 Nos.)
1. Nicotin Sulfate
2. Captafol 80% Powder

C. Pesticide
formulations
1. Methomyl
24% L banned for import, manufacture and use (4 Nos.)
2. Methomyl 12.5% L
3. Phosphamidon 85% SL
4. Carbofuron 50% SP
D. Pesticide Withdrawn (7 Nos.)
1. Dalapon
2. Ferbam
3. Formothion
4. Nickel Chloride
5. Paradichlorobenzene (PDCB)
6. Simazine
7. Warfarin

PESTICIDES RESTRICTED FOR USE IN INDIA

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------S.No.
Name of Pesticides
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Aluminium Phosphide
2
DDT
3
Lindane
4
Methyl Bromide
5
Methyl Parathion
6
Sodium Cyanide
7
Methoxy Ethyl Mercuric Chloride (MEMC)
8
Monocrotophos (ban for use on vegetables)
LIST OF PESTICIDES REFUSED REGISTRATION
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Name of Pesticides
Calcium Arsonate
EPM
Azinphos Methyl
Lead Arsonate
Mevinphos (Phosdrin)
2,4,5-T
Carbophenothion
Vamidothion
Mephosfolan
Azinphos Ethyl
Binapacryl

12
13
14
15
16
17
18

Dicrotophos
Thiodemeton/Disulfoton
Fentin Acetate
Fentin Hydroxide
Chinomethionate (Morestan)
Ammonium Sulphamate
Leptophos (Phosvel)