Fertilizer Management:
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• Apply a general fertilizer dose of 150 kg N, 60 kg P2O5 and 60 kg K2O per hectare for open pollinated improved varieties. 1/3 N along with other fertilizers should be given as basal and rest N should be top dressed in two split doses at 30 days interval after transplanting.

• Two foliar sprays of 0.5% ZnSO4 is beneficial for better yield and quality.

• Two foliar sprays of 0.2% calcium chloride and two sprays f 0.3% borax check blossom end rot due to calcium deficiency and cracking of fruits to boron deficiency.

Application of biofertilizers :
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• Apply vermicompost @ 4-6 t/ha as broadcasting during final land preparation.

• Apply Azotobactor @ 800 g /ha or Phosphate Solublizing Bacteria@ 800 g/ha as seedling root dip.

• Prepare a suspension of bacterial inoculants in sufficient water.

• Dip the seedlings in the bacterial suspension in shade for 2-3 hours in the afternoon hours.

• Transplant the treated seedlings immediately.