Seed rate

• February-March (Summer crop) - 8.5 kg/ha
• Kharif crop -7 kg/ha

Spacing

• Summer crop- 60 x 30 cm
• Kharif crop- 60 x 45 cm

Storage of seeds

• Seeds in polythene cover (700 gauge) increases the storage life upto 7 months
• In summer, seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing