Expert Advisory Details

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Posted by Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Punjab
2022-05-06 09:43:07

PAU recommended BT variety of cotton

Cotton: It is the right time for the sowing of PAU recommended varieties of Bt cotton PAU Bt 1, PAU Bt 2 and PAU Bt, non Bt cotton F2228 and LH 2108 and Bt hybrid cotton. Sow seeds in polythene bags to fill gaps in cotton. Farmers are advised to sow the crop during morning and evening hours. Soak the seed in a solution of 0.5 g succinic acid and 5 liters of water for 2-4 hours in case of acid delinted seed or 6-8 hours in case of non-delinted seed to promote the good establishment of plant stand, better early growth and more yield.

  • For preventing damage by cotton jassid, smear seed with 5g Gaucho 70WS (imidacloprid) or 7g Cruiser 30FS (thiomethoxam) per kg seed.