Expert Advisory Details

IMD Bihar Advisory for horticulture

CAULIFLOWER-

• Transplanting of mid duration varieties of cauliflower such as Pusa aghani,Pusi, Patna men, Pusa synthetic-1, Pusa shubhra, Pusa sarad, Pusa medhna, Kaasi kuwari, and early snowball is advised. During land preparation, application of borax @10-15kg/hectare and sodium molibdate or ammonium molibdate@1 kg/hectare is advised in boron and molybdenum deficient land, respectively. Monitoring of leaf eating caterpillar is advised in early sown cauliflower. If infestation is observed, spraying of Spinosad 1ml/4litres of water is advised to protect the crop.

CABBAGE-

• Nursery sowing of early varieties of cabbage is advised. Pride of India, Golden Acre, Pusa mukta, Pusa agate, and early drum head varieties of cabbage are recommended for sowing under North Bihar agro climatic condition.