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Cotton
Expectations
| Standard Farming | BharatAgri Smart Farming |
|---|---|
Expected Fertilizer and Agrochemical Expenditure 26,000 | BharatAgri Expected Fertilizer and Agrochemical Expenditure 23,000 |
Expected Harvest 12 quintal/acre | BharatAgri Expected Harvest 15 quintal/acre |
Expected Income (Rs) 60,000 | BharatAgri Expected Income (Rs) 75,000 |
Favourable Climate
Climate
- Cotton can be grown in places wherever, at least 180-200 frost free days are available.
- High humidity leads to rotting of cotton.
- Cotton is discoloured due to high light intensity.
Temperature
- Optimum temperature for germination is 20-30°C. Germination will be delayed if the temperature is less than 18°C.
- Under adequate soil moisture, cotton can withstand high temperatures of 43-45°C for short periods.
Crop Water Requirement
- Originally it is Kharif crop, but during the vegetative phase, moderate rainfall is good whereas in later stages heavy rains will affect the quality of cotton.
- Water requirement- Equivalent to 650-750 mm of rainfall.
Favourable Soil
pH
- Required range- 7.0-8.5
- If pH is <7.0 add Lime.
- If pH is >8.5 add Gypsum.
Type
- Black cotton soil with good water holding capacity.
- Cotton is sensitive to excessive moisture and water logging.
Planting Material
Ajeet-155 BG-II
| Duration | 150.0Days |
| Special Characteristic | Suitable for rainfed as well as irrigated cultivations. Highly tolerant to water stress conditions. Highly tolerant to sucking pests. Highly tolerant to leaf reddening. Plant height (cm) : 140-155 Boll weight (gm) : 5.0-5.5 Staple length(mm) : 28.5-29.5 Ginning (%) : 37.0-38.0 |
| Yield | 15.0Quintal / Acre |
Yuva BG II ( 7215-2)
| Duration | 180.0Days |
| Special Characteristic | Recommended for heavy soils (4 x 2 ft) to medium (4 x 1 ft) Recommended for Irrigated cultivation More boll bearing capacity Tolerant to sucking pest Good boll opening and easy picking Continuous fruiting Stay green character High yielding potential Plant type: Semi spreading Boll size: Medium to Big |
| Yield | 15.0Quintal / Acre |
Seed Treatment
Seed treatment
- Treat the seeds with
- Imidacloprid - 4 ml
- Instructions - Mix the above quantity in 2 L of water for 1 kg of seeds. Dip the seeds in solution for 10 min & then shade dry for 15 min.
- Carbendazim - 2 gram
- Instructions - Above treated seeds are to be again treated with the Carbendazim 2 gram for 1 kg of seeds.
- Seed Rate:
- Variety- 4-5 kg per acre
- Hybrid- 800-900 gram per acre
Sowing
Sowing
- Sowing time: April to second week of May.
- Put 2 seeds per hill on ridges at 2-3 inch deep and then cover with soil.
Land Preparation
Land preparation
- Ploughing method - Plough the land 1 or 2 times based on soil type.
Basal dose
- Mix the following in field and keep it in open air for 10 days for proper decomposition-
- FYM- 2 tonns
- Composting Bacteria- 3kg
- Spread the above mixture over soil and run rotavator to the entire field making the soil as a fine tilth.
Bed preparation
- Prepare ridges and furrows 90 cm apart with the help of tractor.
Spacing and Plant Population
Varieties
| Row to Row | 2.9ft |
| Plant to Plant | 1.9ft |
| Plant Population | 7985 |
Hybrid
| Row to Row | 2.9ft |
| Plant to Plant | 2.9ft |
| Plant Population | 5231 |
Nutrient Management
- For improved varieties 32:16:16 N:P:K kg/acre.
- at sowing apply - Urea- 15 kg Single Super Phosphate- 35 Muriate of Potash- 100 kg
- 30 Days after sowing Urea- 28 kg
- 60 Days after sowing Urea- 28 kg For Hybrid varieties 40:20:20 N:P:K NPK kg/acre.
- at sowing apply - Urea- 17 kg Single Super Phosphate- 43 Muriate of Potash- 125 kg
- 30 Days after sowing Urea- 35 kg
- 60 Days after sowing Urea- 35 kg For Bt cotton varieties 50:26:26 N:P:K kg/acre
- at sowing apply - Urea- 22 kg Single Super Phosphate- 163 kg Muriate of Potash- 43 kg
- 30 Days after sowing Urea- 43 kg
- 60 Days after sowing Urea- 43 kg
Irrigation
Irrigation
- Flood- At 10 to 12 days interval (based on rainfall).
- Flowering, boll formation and boll development stage are critical stages for irrigation at which irrigation must be applied regularly (Based on rainfall).
Intercultural Operations
Weed Management
Within 3 Days after sowing
| Method | Spray |
| Herbicide | Atrazine 200.0 gram/acre OR Pendimethalin 1.0 Liter/acre |
30 Days after sowing
| Method | Spray |
| Herbicide | Oxyfluorfen 200.0 ml/acre OR Quizolofop ethyl 400.0 ml/acre |
Harvesting
Harvesting duration
- 130 to 180 Days after sowing.
Number of harvests
- 4 Time
Harvesting interval
- 15 days
Yield
Each harvest quantity
- 3 quintal/acre
Total harvest quantity
- 10-12 quintal/acre
