GROWER

 It feels that plants  like animals  need to move, some grow upwards some  downwards.Snake gourds taking rest in the ground as flocks take rest after gracing.,grower like shepherd looking upward and downward  the movements  caring and selling at the right time  

GIANT AFRICAN SNAIL

Giant African  snailswhich is introduced in India is found threatning seedlings of crops and can be controlled in the field by the application  of common salt

EARTH MOOVENENT ON SEPTEMBER 23RD

Powdery mildew in Yard Long Bean

Never expect common pests and diseases of crops  in poly houses. It is different Powdery mildew assumes a pest status in initial stages of yard long bean cultivation, When I was thought of controlling this fungi using carbendazim ,my friend suggested me of giving Pseudomonas spray  containing a solution of 20 gm in 1 liter water rather than going for chemical treatment.i gave two spraying in weekly intervals to the plant.The result was encouraging that I could control it completely from my polyhouse

CAPSICUM FACTS

1.  Poly house technology should  only be supervised by experienced personnel

The time has necessitated the adoption of hi-Tech   Agriculture in our state.  Unlike the use of other hi-tech gadgets by our people are little bit hesitant to the new production technologies. The reasons are many fold, as the investment to this technology is high on par with our traditional cultivation practices and  uncertainty of marketing options and non availability of production technologies  and mushrooming of so called” experts” in hi- tech  agriculture without having any background on agricultural science   aggravated the situation

2.  Capsicum is one of  ideal the crops for poly houses in our Area

Once the construction of poly house is over, after recognizing the possibilities of market, incorporating the crop production technologies and utilizing the available technology we can start cultivation.

In poly house cultivation coloured capsicums fetch good price in market which will be sold not below Rs 100. The red variety Bomby and Yellow variety Orobelle of 

                   Syngenta is ideal to our climate. Once the seeds are ready they are grown in portrays with coco peat and vermicompost mixture prepared in 1:1 ratio and transplanted 45 d.a.p. Then the crop is raised in medium prepared for raising of the crop. Usually a spacing of 30x30cm is followed.

 Self pollinated crops are ideal in poly houses.

3.  Imported Fertilizers should be used           

                                                                             The fertigation is given using19:19:19, Monoammonium Phosphate, Calcium Nitrate and Potassium Nitrate and Magnesium Sulphate as per schedule. Micronutrients are given once in biweekly intervals. In soilless media periodic application of humic acid is recommended.

 Ordinary fertilizers may block laterals and mains in due course.

4. Continous Trailing and pruning are required in poly     house           

            Continuous Trailing and pruning of the plant  is essential for proper growth and production of fruits .when plant is pruned to have 4 branches alone for achieving this tip of plant is nipped first to get two branches and which in turn is nipped of two produce two more branches, the branches are supported by four strings which hangs from the top of poly house for the support of the plants.

If you want a football like plants do not prune it.

5. In poly house insects are present and spraying is required

                                    Contrary to the popular belief that poly houses are not always devoid of using of pesticides. Mites and armyworms are major pest attacking capsicum in poly houses. Anthracnose the common disease affecting fruits ,For controlling mites acaricide like Oberon of Bayer broad spectrum insecticide Pegasus of Syngenta is found effective. Army worm (Spodoptera) can be controlled by Flubediamide or by spraying contact insecticide Quinalphos. Anthracnose can be controlled prophylatically by pseudomonas or by Carbendazim.

                               

      6. Soon it becomes breakeven …..                 

In a poly house having area of 480 Sq. m 1400plants can be raised .The average potential production is 5kg capsicum per plant per year. The price of can be calculated and it becomes more of a breakeven in construction cost involved.

Please calculate B.C Ratio & IRR.