Posted by Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Punjab
2020-05-18 11:25:46
Expert tips for caring of sunflower crop
Due to prevailing hot weather conditions, sunflower would require irrigation at 8-10 days interval during this period. Various types of caterpillars such as Tobacco caterpillar and hairy caterpillar feed on green leaves and defoliate the attacked plants. Monitor the field regularly at weekly interval and collect and destroy egg masses gregarious larvae of these pests.