Posted by Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Punjab
2021-02-18 13:25:16
Advisory related to Vegetables and Horticulture for upcoming days by PAU experts
VEGETABLES- Transplant the nurseries of chilli and capsicum raised under protection on the ridges at the recommended spacings.
Transplant nursery of brinjal varieties hybrid BH-2, PBH-3 and PBH-4, PBH-5, PBH41, PBH-42 and Punjab Raunak during the period.
During the period sowing of Punjab Suhawani variety of okra and Cowpea 263 can be done.
Sowing of cucurbits like muskmelon, cucumber, bottle gourd, pumpkin, sponge gourd, squashes etc. can be done in field.
FRUITS- It’s ideal time for planting of deciduous fruit plants such as pear, grapes, fig and phalsa.
Prune out the dead, diseased, criss-crossed and unwanted branches from the bearing citrus before the emergence of new sprouts. Also complete the pruning of pear and grapes as early as possible. Spray Bordeaux mixture immediately.