Cultural Practices

1. Varieties/Types/Clones released/identified

Local clones. There is no named variety.

2. Propagation methods and Planting time

Propagated by seed and cuttings.

Seedlings/plantlets raised in nursery in last week of July.

3. Fertilizer doses

Poultry manure or FYM 10 t/ha, Castor cake 2 t/ha, 75 Kg N, 75 Kg P2Q5.

4. lrrigation schedule

Kharif season crop. If rain is inadequate then 2-9 irrigations are given.

5. Post Harvest Management

Crop duration 90-100 days. Harvesting is done in end of October and 1st week of November. Harvest should be spread over on the floor and it should be covered at night

to protect from dew. One week drying under shade is required. Average yield 2-2.5 t/ha dry herb.

6.Cost of cultivation Rs.10,000/ha

Gross return Rs.43,000/ha

Net return Rs.33,000/ha