14. Integrated nutrient management in Mustard

Thematic area : Nutrient management in mustard.
Year of release : Under pipeline.
Details of the technology :
Crop : Mustard
Variety : TM-2
Nutrients : 45 : 22.5 : 22.5 kg (N : P : K) kg per ha and
bio-fertilizer Azotobacter and PSB
Method of biofertilizers : Seed treatment.
application.
Seed Rate : 7.5 kg/ha.
Sowing time : Mid October to end November.
Duration : 105-115 days.
Land preparation : 4-6 ploughing followed by laddering.
Spacing : 30 cm between rows and 5-7 cm between plants.
Farming situation : Upland
Agro-climatic zones : All Zones
Source of technology : Regional Agricultural Research Station
Assam Agricultural University
Shillongini, Nagaon _ 782002, Assam
Benefit Cost Ratio : 1.75:1
Source of critical inputs : Annexure _ I
Observations to be recorded :
i) Soil Texture & Moisture content before sowing.
ii) Nutrients status of the soil before sowing & after harvest ing.
iii) Date of sowing & harvesting.
iv) Incidence of pests & diseases.
v) Plant height, plant stand and yield of mustard.
vi) Rainfall and temperature.
Technology assessment (Matrices) : Annexure _ IV