Weeding & Earthing up

• Weed the crop thrice at 60, 120 and 150 days after planting, depending upon weed intensity.
• Earth up the crop after 60 days.

Intercropping

• Chilli, maize and colocasia can be grown as intercrops.

Mulching

• Mulch the crop immediately after planting with green leaves @ 15 t/ha
• Repeat mulching after 50 days with the same quantity of green leaves.