Iruveli (Coleus zeylanicus (Benth.) Cramer)

Manuring

Iruveli crop is raised generally using organic manure alone and chemical fertilizers are not commonly used. Organic manure in the form of compost or farmyard manure@ 10 t/ha should be applied. The entire amount of farmyard manure can be applied either at the time of land preparation or can be given in two equal splits.