The best month of sowing is September to November during Rabi season, however it can be sown round the year under temperate climate 12-15 kg splitted fungicides & pesticides treated seed per hectare maintaining spacing of 30x10 cm. is to be used. Farm yard manure 10-12 MT/Ha. NKP 20 : 20 : 30 and micronutrients as per soil requirement to be used. 5-6 irrigation at a interval of 10-20 days or depending upon weather is to be done.
Crop duration is 120-130 days for seed to seed having yield potential of 100-120 Qtl green leaves/ha.
Yield is effected by high temperature, heavy rain, climatic condition, soil health, PH of water and pest and insect attack.
