Astha (Hybrid Castor)
Hybrid castor for oilseed production with good adaptation to semi-arid regions. Suitable for well-drained soils and responsive to balanced nutrient and moisture management.
મુખ્ય વિશેષતાઓ
- Recommended spacing often ranges from 90 x 60 cm to 90 x 90 cm
- FYM application improves early vigor and moisture retention
- Balanced NPK with sulfur improves capsule and oil yield
- Critical crop care at flowering and capsule development stages
વાવણી સંબંધિત માહિતી
વાવણીની પરિસ્થિતિ
Performs best in warm conditions (20-30 C) on well-drained loam to clay loam soils, pH around 6.0-7.5. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
ઉત્પાદન અંદાજ
With proper management, productivity generally ranges around 15-25 q/ha depending on rainfall, soil fertility and variety duration.
પેકેજિંગ અને ઉપયોગ
Typical seed rate: 5-10 kg/ha depending on hybrid/variety and spacing.
મુખ્ય મુદ્દાઓ
મુખ્ય મુદ્દાઓ
- Recommended spacing often ranges from 90 x 60 cm to 90 x 90 cm
- FYM application improves early vigor and moisture retention
- Balanced NPK with sulfur improves capsule and oil yield
- Critical crop care at flowering and capsule development stages
ક્રીષિ અને વ્યવસ્થાપન
જમીન
Well-drained medium to deep soils are preferred. Crop tolerates moderate soil stress but not standing water.
પાણી અને સિંચાઈ
Give life irrigation at establishment if needed, then irrigate at key stages in dry spells.
વાવણી
તૈયારી
Prepare fine tilth with 2-3 ploughings and basal organic manure.
વાવણીની ઊંડાઈ
Sow at 3-5 cm depth.
અંતર
90 x 60 cm to 90 x 90 cm depending on duration and rainfall zone.
વાવણીની પદ્ધતિઓ
- •Line sowing
- •Ridge-furrow sowing in heavy rainfall areas
વાવણીનો સમય
બીજ દર
5-10 kg/ha
કટાઈ
Harvest in stages as spikes mature; avoid delayed harvest to reduce shattering losses.
કાપણી પછીની પ્રવૃત્તિઓ
Dry harvested spikes properly before threshing and storage.
ખાતર
Apply balanced NPK based on soil test; sulfur application is beneficial in low-S soils.
નિંદણ નિયંત્રણ
Keep field weed-free during first 35-45 days through interculture and hand weeding.
કીડા અને રોગ વ્યવસ્થાપન
Scout for capsule borer and leaf feeders; use integrated pest management and need-based sprays.