Nutrient management:
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40:40:20 is ideal ratio of inorganic : organic : biofertilizer
• Apply 125 kg N, 75 kg P20 and 60kg per hectare for open pollinated improved varieties.
• Apply 200 kg N, 100 kg P205 and 100 K2O per hectare for the hybrids.
• Half N along with other fertilizers should be given as basal and rest N fertilizer should be top dressed in two split doses at 30 days interval after sowing.
• Foliar spray of 0.3% zinc sulfate and 0.02% ammonium molybdate in the standing crop enhance fruit yield.
• Soil application of calcium is beneficial for the seed crop

Application of biofertilizers:
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• Apply vermicompost @ 4-6t/ha as broad casting during final land preparation.
• Apply Azotobactor @ 800g/ha or Phosphate Solublizing Bacteria @800g/ha as seedling root dip.