Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Irrigation and interculture

 
Irrigation
The crop is irrigated immediately after sowing in order to ensure even germination, and later irrigation is provided at 7-10 days' intervals, depending upon the soil and climatic conditions. The crop requires in all 4-5 irrigations, 30-35, 60-70, 80-90, 100-105 and 110-150 days after sowing.

Inter-culture
The crop requires two or three weedings. The first weeding, hoeing and earthing-up should be done at 40-45 days after sowing, when the seedlings are well above the ground. Weeds can be checked by the application of Pendimethalin or Fluchloralin @ 1.5 kg or 5-6 kg Propanil per hectare alone or in combination as pre-emergent and post-emergent weedicides, which can bring about the optimum control of weeds with a considerable increase in seed yield.
Hoeing is done to conserve the soil moisture for better yields. A spray of 250 ppm Cycocel (CCC) one month after sowing is beneficial for the rain-fed crop. The companion cropping of coriander plus mustard has been found to be economical.