Expert Advisory Details

Advisory for farmers cultivating Potato, Mango, Apple and Spinach

POTATO- Early blight disease is being seen in potato and the upcoming season is also favorable for it.

• Therefore, farmers are advised to spray Mancozeb at the rate of 2.5 g/L immediately. In valley, to save the potato from frost timely irrigation should be applied at required interval.

APPLE- In high hills, pruning of temperate fruit trees like apple, pear, peach, plum etc should be started.

SPINACH- In irrigated valley, hoeing should be done in Methi, Palak and Coriander after irrigation.

MANGO- To save the newly transplanted seedlings of Papaya and Mango from frost, dry straw should be collected and plants should be covered by them.