Expert Advisory Details

Advisory for Groundnut crop

Advisory related to Groundnut from PAU experts:

2. Treat the seed with 1.5g seedex or 5 g Thiram or 3 g Indofil M-45/kg of kernels before sowing, to control collar rot disease. The rainfed crop to be sown in the first week of July must be treated.

3. Use 38 kg kernels for M-522 and SG-84 and 40 kg for SG-99.

4. Apply 13 kg urea, 50 kg single superphosphate, and 17 kg muriate of potash per acre at the time of sowing. If the source of phosphorus is other than single superphosphate, 50 kg gypsum/ acre should be applied. If groundnut follows wheat which received recommended dose of phosphorus, omit application of phosphorus. Zinc deficiency can be corrected by applying 25 kg zinc sulphate (21%) or 16 kg zinc sulphate (33%) per acre.

5. The white grub attack can also be reduced by applying 13 kg Furadan 3 G per acre in the soil at or before sowing.