Cultural Practices
1. Varieties/Types/Clones released/identified
Dalhouse clones
2. Propagation methods and planting time
Seeds and Roots. Seed nursery preparation in July/Aug.
Transplanting after 6-8 weeks (April/May)
3. Fertilizer doses
60:20:40 NPK
Irrigation schedule
One irrigation soon after sowing and 2-3 irrigations during rain free condition.
4. Diseases, pests and their control
No serious pests and diseases.
5. Biochemical analysis (Active ingredients)
Volatile essential oil 0.5% (Valeopotriates and Valerian oil)
6. Post Harvest Management Harvested roots washed and dried in shade condition.
7. Cost of cultivation (Cost: benefit ratio)
Not commercially cultivated