Expert Advisory Details

Information about sowing and irrigation of Mentha and Turmeric

Mentha: Due to prevailing hot temperature conditions, mentha crop requires frequent but light irrigations. 

Turmeric: Complete the sowing of turmeric during the first week of this month in the submontaneous and Northern districts. Do not allow the planted crop to suffer from water stress. Give light and frequent irrigations till crop emerges. After the sowing of crop spread the paddy/wheat straw over the crop. It helps in reducing irrigations and weeds.