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Aftercare of Seedlings

Seedlings are to be manured once in two months with urea dissolved in water or supernatant solution of fermented cow dung slurry. For an area of 1 m², 20 g urea dissolved in 4.5 litres water is sufficient. Adequate protection is to be given against nursery diseases and pests. Overhead shade in the nursery has to be thinned and finally removed after the onset of monsoon (this is not applicable to northeastern areas). The seedlings grow vigorously if watered judiciously and protected against afternoon sun.

Last updated: 23-05-2008