Intercultural practices

• Thin the crop when the plants are 15 to 20 cm high, retaining two seedlings per hill.
• Retain only one seedling per hill in the case of hybrids.
• Timely weeding and hoeing will ensure good crop growth.

Irrigation

• In the case of irrigated crop, irrigate the plants once in two weeks.
• Copious irrigation during flowering will ensure good pod setting and good fibre quality.